English Dictionary
Definition of “veracity”
veracity (vɛˈræsɪtɪ
)
Definitions
noun
- truthfulness or honesty, esp when consistent or habitual
- precision; accuracy
- something true; a truth
Word Origin
C17: from Medieval Latin vērācitās, from Latin vērax; see veracious
Usage examples
He set himself the challenge of memorizing every tiny motion, so as to add veracity to his account when he told it to disbelievers.
Clive Barker, THE GREAT AND SECRET SHOW (2001)The latter has no opportunity to go beyond the surface of the message -- either for greater detail, or to check the veracity of the claim.
Business Today (1998)Indian officials have not commented and Indian defence analysts voiced doubts about the veracity of such reports.
Samachar (2004)His many friends across the world doubt the veracity of that last statement.
Belfast Telegraph (2004)Intelligence officers restricted themselves trying to establish the veracity of claims.
Patrick Bishop, FIGHTER BOYS: Saving Britain 1940 (2003)
