validity

noun

UK /vəˈlɪd.ə.ti/

US /vəˈlɪd.ə.t̬i/

The state of being true or correct.

The teacher checked the validity of our answers.

SYNONYMS

correctness truth soundness legitimacy accuracy

RELATED WORDS

valid validate validation invalid proof

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The fact of being legally or officially acceptable.

The lawyer questioned the validity of the contract.

3. The quality of being based on good reasoning.

Scientists tested the validity of the theory.

4. The state of still being usable or in effect.

The validity of the ticket ends next month.