CEFR C2

veracity

Translation

真実性 / 正確さ / 信ぴょう性

Meaning

Veracity means truthfulness or accuracy, especially of a claim, report, witness, or source. It is formal. Do not confuse it with voracity, which means great hunger or eagerness.

Examples

  • 裁判官は証言の信ぴょう性を慎重に検討しました。
    The judge carefully examined the veracity of the testimony.
  • その報告の正確さを確認するには、独立した証拠が必要です。
    Independent evidence is needed to confirm the veracity of the report.