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truth content
The extent to which a statement, piece of information, or claim corresponds to the truth. It describes how much truth is contained in something.
Der Journalist überprüfte den Wahrheitsgehalt der anonymen Quelle.
The journalist checked the truth content of the anonymous source.
The word is made up of 'Wahrheit' (truth), the linking -s, and 'Gehalt' (content). So it literally means the 'content of truth' in a statement.
Man sollte den Wahrheitsgehalt von Nachrichten aus dem Internet immer kritisch hinterfragen.
You should always critically question the truth content of news from the internet.
This noun is often used with certain verbs. Typical combinations are 'den Wahrheitsgehalt prüfen' (to check the truth content), 'überprüfen' (to verify), 'anzweifeln' (to doubt), or 'bestätigen' (to confirm).
Die Polizei zweifelte am Wahrheitsgehalt seiner Aussage.
The police doubted the truth content of his statement.
'Wahrheitsgehalt' (truth content) is a formal word used mainly in written language, journalism, academia, or legal contexts.
Die Studie untersucht den Wahrheitsgehalt historischer Dokumente.
The study examines the truth content of historical documents.
accuracy
Richtigkeit refers to whether a statement as a whole agrees with the facts. Wahrheitsgehalt, on the other hand, describes the extent to which something is true and is therefore also suitable for statements that contain both true and false information.
Die Redaktion schätzte den Wahrheitsgehalt des Berichts als gering ein, weil nur wenige Angaben stimmten.
The editorial team assessed the truth content of the report as low because only a few of its claims were correct.
Die Redaktion prüfte die Richtigkeit der Angabe und bestätigte sie vollständig.
The editorial team checked the accuracy of the information and confirmed it in full.
