verification

American  

[ver-uh-fi-key-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

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

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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verification verifications

He came back several days later and waited around 15 minutes before the verification took place.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026

Before joining the platforms, workers undergo background checks, including police verification.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

A spokesperson for the union representing the employee said they were aware of the video but “have no verification of its authenticity or the full context.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

They added that the article had gone through extensive research and verification, and its reporter had sought comment from the ministers multiple times.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

Cal’s discovery of his mother was more a verification than a new thing to him.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

“Once the official vote count is completed and the corresponding verifications have been made, we will recognize the official result,” Cepeda told his followers Sunday night.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026

Discord reiterated on Tuesday that when it eventually does roll out a global age verifications system, no images used in the process will be stored.

From BBC ● Feb. 24, 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

Paris police said verifications in the museum are underway.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 14, 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