Meaning & Definition of word "Veracity"

Veracity

/vəˈræs.ɪ.ti/

1. Truthfulness or accuracy.
- Example: The veracity of the witness's statement was confirmed by the video evidence.
2. Conformity to facts; accuracy.
- Example: We must check the veracity of the report before publishing it.
3. The quality of being truthful or honest.
- Example: Her veracity in all matters made her a trusted leader in the community.
4. The extent to which something is true or factual.
- Example: The scientist questioned the veracity of the data presented in the study.
5. The state or quality of being true; truth.
- Example: Veracity is essential in journalism; it is the cornerstone of ethical reporting.

From Latin 'veracitas', from 'verax' meaning truthful.

speaking with veracity:

to speak truthfully and accurately.

verify the veracity:

to check the truthfulness or accuracy of something.

veracious:

habitually speaking the truth.

verity:

the state or quality of being true; a true principle or belief.

Meaning: Keeping it real.

Example Sentence: When he told the story, he was really keeping it veracity.

Meaning: Straight up.

Example Sentence: She told her friends to be veracity about their feelings.