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veracity

[ vuh-ras-i-tee ]

noun

plural veracities
  1. habitual observance of truth in speech or statement; truthfulness:

    He was not noted for his veracity.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. conformity to truth or fact; accuracy:

    to question the veracity of his account.

  3. correctness or accuracy, as of the senses or of a scientific instrument.
  4. something veracious; a truth.


veracity

/ ɛˈæɪɪ /

noun

  1. truthfulness or honesty, esp when consistent or habitual
  2. precision; accuracy
  3. something true; a truth
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • ԴDzv·i·ٲ noun plural nonveracities
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Word History and Origins

Origin of veracity1

First recorded in 1615–25; from Medieval Latin ŧ峦, from Latin ŧ峦-, stem of ŧ “true” + - -ity
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Word History and Origins

Origin of veracity1

C17: from Medieval Latin ŧ峦, from Latin ŧ; see veracious
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Example Sentences

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That veracity is frighteningly exemplified by Taylor’s blowup in Season 2’s second episode.

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In recent days, there have been various leaks about the latest US ideas, the status and veracity of which is disputed among diplomats.

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In-N-Out did not confirm the veracity of the memo and did not immediately respond to a request to comment.

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He allegedly told an investment advisor that he would call off a deal if that individual were to try to independently verify the veracity of his and AlHusseini’s financial claims, the complaint says.

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If our faith in the veracity of visuals is shattered, powerful and important films could lose their claim on the truth, even if they don’t use AI-generated material.

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