veracity

noun

və-ˈra-sə-tē How to pronounce veracity (audio)
Definition of veracitynext
1
as in integrity
devotion to telling the truth her innate veracity is beyond question

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2
as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate I challenge the veracity of many of the quotations in his memoirs, for he recreates conversations that occurred decades ago

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Recent Examples of veracity In terms of questions of the experiment’s veracity overall, criticisms included the small sample size and the homogenous demographics of participants (predominantly White, middle class young men). — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2026 The power and presumptive veracity of celebrity statements and/or accusations; 2. — Janelle Ash , Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 In a postscript we are told that a listener challenged the storyteller to supply the moral of the tale and expressed doubts about its veracity. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026 ProPublica verified the veracity of the unredacted database by comparing its booking records to those in Pinellas’ online search tool and by validating the booking dates and timestamps against the federal immigration datasets. — Mario Ariza, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for veracity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veracity
  1. integrity
  2. accuracy
  3. honesty
  4. precision
  5. truthfulness
  6. preciseness
  7. reliability
  8. sincerity
Noun
  • The Justice Department aims to send poll monitors to all 50 states in the 2026 midterms, marking an ambitious expansion of a longstanding federal initiative aimed at ensuring election integrity.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2026
  • But when the firmware itself is compromised, the source and integrity of the update become especially important.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of integrity
Noun
  • In a separate intensity-ranking test, accuracy was around 59%.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Microsoft's orchestration system raised accuracy from approximately 72% to nearly 87% in that comparison.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of accuracy
Noun
  • But both share a simple honesty and embrace the utilitarian rather than making any pretentious claims to luxury.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026
  • It is not armed with superior wit or honesty, but with superior physical strength.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of honesty
Noun
  • Yet Park’s technical precision is balanced by an emotional approach to design.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Kennedy moved to London herself as a young woman and evokes the 1980s city with almost hallucinogenic precision, but her greater power lies in her remarkable humanity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of precision
Noun
  • Asked to fill a tip form with an example, the model wrote what a tip typically sounds like, with no regard for the truthfulness of its content.
    — Anat Lior, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026
  • There is an emphatic truthfulness to the story and the performances that anchor it, which is both refreshing and innovative.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
Definition of truthfulness
Noun
  • When Danny is assigned to create a holiday scrapbook for his mom, Michaela reluctantly accepts help from his free-spirited substitute teacher, Bryan (Morgan), whose creativity clashes with her need for preciseness and control.
    — Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of preciseness
Noun
  • But service reliability doesn’t happen by accident or by delaying projects and investments.
    — H. Russell Frisby, Baltimore Sun, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Cadillac has also had plenty of reliability problems this year, usually with its front brakes overheating.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of reliability
Noun
  • But when the lines between sincerity and cynicism are so blurred, does intention even matter?
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The first half of the film is on the dull side, featuring lots of footage of Fielder and Holmes staring at each other, unblinking, in an attempt to convince each other of their sincerity.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of sincerity

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