verification

American  

[ver-uh-fi-kay-shuhn] / ˌvɛr ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

• verifications
  plural

1. the act of verifying.

2. the state of being verified.

3. evidence that establishes or confirms the accuracy or truth of something.

   We could find no verification for his fantastic claims.

4. a formal assertion of the truth of something, as by oath or affidavit.

5. the process of research, examination, etc., required to prove or establish authenticity or validity.

6. Law. a short confirmatory affidavit at the end of a pleading or petition.

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verification British  

/ ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

1. establishment of the correctness of a theory, fact, etc

2. evidence that provides proof of an assertion, theory, etc

3. law

   1. (formerly) a short affidavit at the end of a pleading stating the pleader's readiness to prove his assertions

   2. confirmatory evidence

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• nonverification
  noun
• preverification
  noun
• reverification
  noun
• unverificative
  adjective
• verificative
  adjective
• verificatory
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• verifications
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of verification

1515–25; < Medieval Latin vērificātiōn (stem of vērificātiō ), equivalent to vērificāt ( us ) (past participle of vērificāre; see verify, -ate ¹) + -iōn- -ion

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Explanation

Verification is an extra or final bit of proof that establishes something is true. To verify something is to make sure it's correct or true, so verification is an action that establishes the truth of something. Checking an ID is a verification of your age. Your bank will often ask for part of your social security number as verification of your identity. Scientists do research to establish verification for their theories. In all cases, verification is like a stamp of approval.

Example Sentences

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Relief should come in stages, only after verification, and it should remain reversible.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026

An independent verification agent will review the data usage to ensure compliance with the confidentiality and security requirements.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

But when she tried to withdraw the money, she discovered her account had been restricted and was told she needed to complete a verification process.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

An independent verification agent will review the data usage to ensure compliance with confidentiality and security requirements.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

But there was nothing you could do with a mooring except acknowledge it, use it for the verification of some idea you wanted to keep alive.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison

Tens of millions were struck off the draft lists for failing to fill out forms sent to their last known address or for other paperwork issues—previous revisions relied on door-to-door verifications.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

"Once the official canvass takes place and its final result is produced, and the corresponding verifications have been carried out, we will recognize the official result that emerges from that structure."

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

The ship "is currently being escorted by the national navy to a point of anchorage for further verifications," it added.

From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026

She says she needs them to take her children to the doctor for the health verifications and immunizations required to enroll.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 18, 2023

I also knew that the women’s national team members went to camp at the ranch every four to six weeks for skills training and assessments, known as verifications.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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