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Veracity
noun
/ vuh-RASS-ih-tee /
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Meaning
Truthfulness and accuracy, whether of a person's character or of a statement or claim.
Origin / Etymology
Latin verax (truthful), from verus (true)
Synonyms
Truthfulness
Accuracy
Credibility
Antonyms
Falsehood
Mendacity
Deceit
Example Sentence
"Fact-checking units must verify the veracity of viral claims without becoming instruments of state censorship."
🎯 UPSC Usage
Fits GS4 ethics on truthfulness and GS2 or GS3 answers on misinformation and data integrity.
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