veracity

noun (veracity; uncountable; formal)

«veracity» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) Truth or accuracy: whether something is true. tree →
(formal) The habit of telling the truth. tree →

In the lessons

Used in the formal exam voice, law and news: «We could not confirm the veracity of the claim.» In online safety: always check the veracity of what you read. Everyday speech says «truth» instead.

Examples

The teacher questioned the veracity of his excuse. tree →
Check the veracity of facts before you share them online. tree →
The judge doubted the veracity of the witness. tree →
Scientists tested the veracity of the old story. tree →
Nobody doubted her veracity; she never told lies. tree →
The veracity of the report was proved by photos. tree →

Note

Formal; plain word: truth. Do not confuse with «voracity» (great hunger, from voracious). Say ver-ASS-i-tee.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «veracity» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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