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