Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

validity

noun
/vəˈlɪdəti/
Definition
The quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or justifiability.
Examples
  • The validity of the experiment’s results was confirmed by repeated tests.
  • It is important to consider the validity of the arguments presented in the debate.
  • The document was checked for its validity before being approved.
Meaning
Validity refers to the strength or correctness of an argument, statement, or a law, indicating that it is based on sound reasoning or evidence.
Synonyms
  • soundness
  • legitimacy
  • justification
  • truth
  • accuracy