Veracity

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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