Veracity: meaning, definitions and examples

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veracity

 

[ vษ™หˆrรฆsษ™ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in news reporting

Conformity to facts; accuracy. The veracity of the news report was questioned by many viewers.

Synonyms

accuracy, reliability, truthfulness

Examples of usage

  • The veracity of the witness's statement was crucial to the outcome of the trial.
  • There were doubts about the veracity of the data presented in the research paper.
Context #2 | Noun

in personal relationships

Habitual observance of truth in speech or statement; truthfulness. Her veracity in communicating her feelings strengthened their relationship.

Synonyms

honesty, integrity, sincerity

Examples of usage

  • He valued her veracity and honesty above all else.
  • His veracity was unquestionable, which made him a trustworthy friend.

Translations

Translations of the word "veracity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น veracidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคคเฅเคฏเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wahrhaftigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebenaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะฐะฒะดะธะฒั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prawdziwoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็œŸๅฎŸๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vรฉracitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ veracidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท doฤŸruluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„์‹ค์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฏู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pravdivost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pravdivosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็œŸๅฎž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ resniฤnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sannleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹ะฝะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ—แƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™qiqษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ veracidad

Etymology

The word 'veracity' originates from the Latin word 'veracitas', which means truthfulness. The concept of veracity has been valued throughout history, as truthfulness and accuracy are essential in various aspects of life, including journalism, personal relationships, and academia.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,835, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.