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veracidad

Veracidad is the quality of being true, accurate, and reliable. In everyday usage it denotes truthfulness in claims or statements, and in a broader sense the degree to which information corresponds to facts or reality. The concept also encompasses the obligation to tell the truth and to avoid deception, whether in personal conduct or public communication.

The term derives from Latin roots related to truth, with veracidad commonly linked to the Spanish word

In philosophy and theory of knowledge, veracity is examined through theories of truth and justification. It

In information and media practices, veracity has become a central concern in data quality, journalism, and science.

In practical terms, veracity supports credibility, informs decision making, and underpins ethical standards across disciplines such

veraz,
meaning
truthful,
and
to
the
Latin
verax.
In
English,
veracity
captures
similar
ideas
and
is
closely
related
to
the
word
truth,
while
distinguishing
the
reliability
of
a
claim
from
the
character
of
the
speaker.
concerns
how
we
assess
the
factual
accuracy
of
statements
and
the
evidential
support
for
beliefs.
A
key
distinction
is
often
made
between
the
veracity
of
a
claim
(its
fidelity
to
reality)
and
the
honesty
or
integrity
of
the
person
making
the
claim.
Data
veracity
refers
to
the
trustworthiness
of
data,
including
accuracy,
provenance,
and
integrity,
and
it
is
challenged
by
errors,
biases,
and
misinformation.
Fact-checking,
source
verification,
and
transparent
methodologies
are
used
to
uphold
veracity
in
reporting
and
research.
as
journalism,
science,
law,
and
governance.
Related
concepts
include
accuracy,
truth,
reliability,
and
credibility.