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veracity

truthfulness / accuracy / honesty
Noun

This term describes a habitual adherence to the truth, often carrying a formal or legal weight. It focuses on the character of the speaker or the precision of the information provided, suggesting a standard of absolute correctness rather than mere sincerity. As an uncountable noun, it does not have a plural form and cannot be counted with numbers. To refer to specific instances of truthfulness, one must use partitive constructions such as a measure of veracity or a degree of veracity.

Meanings

Noun

The quality of being truthful or honest.

"His veracity was questioned during the cross-examination."

Noun

The conformity of a statement or report to the facts; accuracy.

"The investigators are still verifying the veracity of the witness's claims."

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