Veracity
/vəˈræs.ə.ti/
Definitions
Conformity to facts; accuracy; truthfulness.
/vəˈræs.ə.ti/
Conformity to facts; accuracy.
The veracity of the documents was questioned.
💡 Simply: Veracity means something is true and accurate, like when a detective finds evidence that matches the real story.
👶 For kids: Being true and real. Like when you tell the truth, that shows veracity!
More Examples
She doubted the veracity of his claims.
The investigation aimed to establish the veracity of the reports.
How It's Used
"Journalists strive for the veracity of their reports."
"The veracity of the witness's testimony was crucial to the case."
"Historians are concerned with the veracity of historical accounts."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
Truth be told
Used to introduce a statement that is honest, even if it is difficult or unpleasant.
"Truth be told, I wasn't very happy with the results."
Verify the veracity
To confirm the truth or accuracy.
"It's important to verify the veracity of claims before acting on them."
From Latin *verācitās*, derived from *vērus* meaning 'true'. The word entered English in the 16th century and initially denoted the quality of being truthful.
The word 'veracity' has been used in legal and philosophical contexts to discuss the truthfulness of claims and testimonies since the 16th century.
Memory tip
Think of 'verify' - verifying the truth.