VERITAS Guide

Why Can Original Work Have a Similarity Percentage?

Textual similarity does not automatically mean that a document contains plagiarism. Academic work can contain many legitimate matches that need to be interpreted in context.

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Checking academic documents involves identifying sources and assessing the accuracy of the quotations used.
The system distinguishes legislative text from word-for-word translations and similar passages identified in academic sources.
The results are presented in a clear report that helps you assess the level of similarity in your document.
Similarity Quotation Legislation Translation
Live Analysis
🟡 Similarity detected
🟢 Quotation identified
🔵 Legislative text detected
🟣 Translation identified
Identifying Textual Matches Intelligent Analysis
Sources Checked 1,248
Passages Analysed 86
Status In Progress
Understanding Legitimate Matches

Some Textual Matches Are Expected in Academic Work

Quotations, official names, legislative text, established definitions and technical expressions may be identified as textual matches. What matters is how these passages are used and attributed.

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Why Does the Nature of a Match Matter?

Two documents with the same similarity percentage can present very different situations. In one, matches may come from quotations and legislation; in another, they may involve substantial passages reproduced without adequate attribution.

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Interpreting Matches in Context

A thorough assessment therefore combines the overall percentage with a review of the sources and individual passages. The Similarity Report is a starting point for that assessment. It is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute an official determination of plagiarism.

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