veracity – accuracy, habitual truthfulness

(Pronounced vuh-ra-si-tee)

To remember the definition of the word veracity, use the following mnemonic:

"The veranda overlooks the city" (veracity), the house advert claimed. The couple visited the property to check the advert's accuracy as they weren't sure if the estate agents were known for their habitual truthfulness. But everything was true, it was stunning, the advert was accurate.

Examples of veracity in a sentence

Check the veracity of any sources you use in an essay before you submit it.

The headmaster doubted the veracity of the bully's excuses as she had been known to lie in the past.

A jury will use everything they have heard to try and figure out the veracity of the accused.