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veracity
/vəˈræs.ə.ti/
[/vəˈræs.ə.ti/]
truthfulness or accuracy
Advancednoun
Definition
Veracity is conformity to truth, or habitual truthfulness. Speakers test the veracity of bold claims.
Example
Journalists must check the veracity of every source.
Journalists must check the veracity of every source.
Etymology
From Latin 'verax', meaning truthful.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in talks on truth, media, and evidence.