unverified

British

/ ʌnˈvɛrɪˌfaɪd /

adjective

not having been confirmed, substantiated, or proven to be true

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unverifiable adjective

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It added that emergency response mechanisms had been "immediately evacuated", with assessment teams deployed to the area, but added that "details regarding the nature of the incident and the number of casualties remain unverified".

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and White House played down the warning Thursday, saying it was based on unverified information.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

In the age of AI, authentic high-resolution satellite imagery collected in real time can give decision-makers vital clues to assess security threats and debunk falsehoods from unverified sources.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

The Justice Department has said the files include unverified allegations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

“This woman is trying to surrender an unverified dog,” Noah explains.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty

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