validity
Pronunciation: [vəˈlɪdəti]
Context: "truthfulness"
(noun) the quality of being true or correct. It means that something is based on facts and is dependable. If something has validity, it is accepted as true.
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The scientist confirmed the validity of her experiment with clear results.
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His argument lacked validity since it was based on weak evidence.
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How can we check the validity of this information?
Context: "legal"
(noun) the quality of being legally acceptable or recognized. If a contract has validity, it means it is official and can be enforced by law.
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The lawyer explained the validity of the contract to her clients.
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The agreement had no validity because it was not signed by both parties.
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Is this document's validity confirmed by a notary?
Context: "testing"
(noun) the accuracy of a test or measurement. It shows whether the test measures what it is supposed to measure.
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The teacher was pleased with the validity of the test results.
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The test's validity was questioned because the questions were confusing.
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What steps did the researchers take to ensure the validity of their study?