validity

noun
UK: /vəˈlɪdəti/
US: /vəˈlɪdəti/

  1. The state of being officially acceptable or allowed.

    1. We checked the validity of her passport.
    2. The contract's validity was challenged in court due to missing signatures.

  2. The quality of being based on truth or reason.

    1. The study questions the validity of previous research.
    2. Her arguments lacked validity because they were based on incorrect assumptions.

  3. The extent to which a test or experiment measures what it claims to measure.

    1. The test's validity was confirmed by the high scores.
    2. Researchers examined the validity of the survey by comparing results.

Synonyms

legality truth accuracy
validity adjective

  1. Relating to the state of being acceptable or officially allowed.

    1. Check the validity date.
    2. Ensure the validity period covers your whole trip before departure.

  2. Relating to the quality of being true or based on reason.

    1. The data supports the validity claim.
    2. Critical thinking helps assess the validity arguments and evidence presented.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "validity" in English means: The state of being officially acceptable or allowed., The quality of being based on truth or reason., The extent to which a test or experiment measures what it claims to measure..

The phonetic transcription of "validity" is /vəˈlɪdəti/ in British English and /vəˈlɪdəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "validity": legality, truth, accuracy.

Example usage of "validity": "We checked the validity of her passport.". More examples on the page.