veracity
truth
TRANSLATION
die Aufrichtigkeit, die Wahrhaftigkeit, die Richtigkeit
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
Taking China's temperature.
The VERACITY of the data is, as ever, open to question. There has long been evidence that the government smooths out growth trends over time.
The Economist - July 15, 2016
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Jack Straw has dismissed suggestions that coalition forces would "plant" weapons of mass destruction to justify the war in Iraq.
The UK foreign secretary said "immense care" would be taken to check the VERACITY of any weapons finds.
BBC News - April 24, 2003
The VERACITY of the data is, as ever, open to question. There has long been evidence that the government smooths out growth trends over time.
The Economist - July 15, 2016
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Jack Straw has dismissed suggestions that coalition forces would "plant" weapons of mass destruction to justify the war in Iraq.
The UK foreign secretary said "immense care" would be taken to check the VERACITY of any weapons finds.
BBC News - April 24, 2003
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veracity
noun
conformity to facts; accuracy, truthfulness
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Veracity sounds like some kind of disease you don't want to catch, but in fact, it means truthfulness. If you question the veracity of a statement or story, you wonder whether it is truthful or accurate.
Verity and veracity both refer to the quality of being in accordance with truth.
Verity often implies an enduring or repeated demonstration of truth: This is one of the
eternal verities of life.
Veracity refers to adherence to the truth: President Lincoln was known for his veracity.
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SYNONYMS
truthfulness, truth, accuracy, accurateness, correctness, exactness, precision, preciseness, realism, authenticity, faithfulness, fidelity, honesty, integrity
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ANTONYMS
deceit, deception, fabrication, falsehood, inaccuracy, untruth, untruthfulness
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"He was not noted for his veracity."
He was not noted for his veracity.
noun
conformity to facts; accuracy, truthfulness
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Veracity sounds like some kind of disease you don't want to catch, but in fact, it means truthfulness. If you question the veracity of a statement or story, you wonder whether it is truthful or accurate.
Verity and veracity both refer to the quality of being in accordance with truth.
Verity often implies an enduring or repeated demonstration of truth: This is one of the
eternal verities of life.
Veracity refers to adherence to the truth: President Lincoln was known for his veracity.
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SYNONYMS
truthfulness, truth, accuracy, accurateness, correctness, exactness, precision, preciseness, realism, authenticity, faithfulness, fidelity, honesty, integrity
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ANTONYMS
deceit, deception, fabrication, falsehood, inaccuracy, untruth, untruthfulness
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SMUGGLE OWAD INTO A CONVERSATION TODAY
"He was not noted for his veracity."
He was not noted for his veracity.
