veracity

noun
UK: /vəˈræs.ə.ti/
US: /vəˈræs.ə.ti/

  1. The quality of being true or accurate.

    1. We questioned the veracity of his statement at the hearing.
    2. The journalist checked the veracity of the claims before publishing the article.

  2. Conformity to truth or fact; accuracy.

    1. Her face showed a veracity of emotion that moved everyone.
    2. Historians debate the veracity of the ancient texts found in the library.

Synonyms

accuracy truth honesty credibility

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "veracity" in English means: The quality of being true or accurate., Conformity to truth or fact; accuracy..

The phonetic transcription of "veracity" is /vəˈræs.ə.ti/ in British English and /vəˈræs.ə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "veracity": accuracy, truth, honesty, credibility.

Example usage of "veracity": "We questioned the veracity of his statement at the hearing.". More examples on the page.