Ring true

Posted by EE March 27, 2003In reply to Ring true posted by James Briggs on March 27, 2003

What is the meaning of "ring true"? Thanks.

I'm pretty sure this relates to church bells. A well cast bell will sound the correct note - it will 'ring true'. If there's a defect in the bell, then the intended note will be false. By ananolgy those things which 'ring true' are considered correct.

"Ring true" is in fact the motto of a college that I know. What does it mean in this context then? How would you define/explain the word "ring" here? Thanks.

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