CEFR B2

validity

noun

Meaning

The quality of being logically or factually sound; the state of being legally or officially acceptable.

Examples

The validity of the contract was questioned due to a missing signature.
We need to check the validity of these test results before drawing conclusions.

Synonyms: soundness, legitimacy, truth, acceptability

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validity (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /vəˈlɪdɪti/

Definition

The quality of being logically or factually sound; the state of being legally or officially acceptable.

Examples

The validity of the contract was questioned due to a missing signature.
We need to check the validity of these test results before drawing conclusions.
The scientific community debated the validity of the new theory.

How to Use validity

validity of (prepositional phrase): Referring to the specific thing whose soundness or acceptability is being discussed. — "The validity of the claim was never established."

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