verified

American

[ver-uh-fahyd] / ˈvɛr əˌfaɪd /

adjective

confirmed as to accuracy or truth by acceptable evidence, action, etc.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of verified

First recorded in 1585–95; verify + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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With Spotify targeting AI-generated music and personas, some on social media have pointed out a verified account would only prove an artist was human, not that the music was made without utilising AI.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Under the new rules, verified adults will no longer be allowed to message with children.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Workers at the City Clerk’s Office verified the legitimacy of voter signatures submitted by the candidates, finishing the last batch on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

While the indictment struggles to identify any actual victims, more than 20 verified donors told The Intercept that using funds to gather intelligence on hate groups was precisely what they expected the organization to do.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

At least one of Carrel’s former lab assistants verified Hayflick’s suspicion.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

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