veracity

/vuh-RASS-ih-tee/noun

conformity to facts; truthfulness

The reporter checked the veracity of every quoted claim.
Synonyms
truthfulness, accuracy, honesty
Antonyms
falsehood, mendacity
Root
ver- (truth)
Memory hook
ver (truth): the quality of being true.

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