validity
/vəˈlɪdəti/
NOUN
1. The state of being valid, authentic, or genuine
The quality or condition of being logically sound, factually correct, acceptable, or supported by sufficient evidence.
1.1. Truth, authenticity, and credibility
The quality of being genuine, believable, trustworthy, or consistent with established facts.
Synonyms
- authenticity
- believability
- credibility
- genuineness
- soundness
- validness
Antonyms
- invalidity
- wrongness
- unsoundness
Examples
- The researcher questioned the validity of the experimental results.
- The scientist conducted multiple tests to confirm the validity of the hypothesis.
Related Words
1.2. Soundness of reasoning and arguments
The quality of an argument, claim, or conclusion being logically convincing and supported by adequate grounds or evidence.
Synonyms
- cogency
- conclusiveness
- convincingness
- force
- persuasiveness
- rightness
Antonyms
- inconclusiveness
- meaninglessness
- pointlessness
- shakiness
Examples
- The teacher discussed the validity of the students' arguments during the debate.
Related Words
- evidence
- foundation
- grounds
- proof
- reasoning
- substantiation
- weight
1.3. Relevance and appropriateness
The quality of being suitable, pertinent, applicable, or appropriate to a particular situation, purpose, or requirement.
Synonyms
- applicability
- appropriateness
- aptness
- fitness
- pertinence
- relevance
- suitability
Antonyms
- inapplicability
- inappropriateness
- inaptness
- irrelevance
- unsuitability
Examples
- The survey aimed to establish the validity of public opinion on the matter.
Related Words
- bearing
- compatibility
- congruity
- fittingness
- materiality
- propriety
- serviceableness
1.4. Acceptability and adequacy
The condition of meeting required standards or being satisfactory and acceptable for a particular purpose.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Words
- effectiveness
- expediency
- properness
- usefulness
NOUN
2. State of having legal force
The condition of being legally binding, authorized, or recognized as having legitimate legal effect.
2.1. Legal legitimacy and enforceability
The quality of a law, agreement, document, or official action being legally recognized and having binding force.
Synonyms
- legality
- legitimacy
- authority
- justifiability
Antonyms
- illegality
- invalidity
- impropriety
Examples
- The judge emphasized the validity of the legal document in court.
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NOUN
3. Accuracy of a measurement
A quality of a measurement indicating the degree to which it accurately reflects the underlying concept or construct it is intended to measure.
3.1. Measurement and research validity
The extent to which a test, survey, instrument, or research method measures what it is designed or intended to measure.
Synonyms
- accuracy
- appropriateness
- soundness
Antonyms
- inaccuracy
- invalidity
- unsoundness
Examples
- The researchers assessed the validity of the questionnaire to determine whether it measured the intended concepts.
Related Words
- construct
- measurement
- reliability
- research methodology
- testing