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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verification verifications

"After several months of verification and certification, FAI ratification now gives this achievement full international recognition," the SolarStratos team said a statement.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

In an effort to ameliorate the city’s budget crunch, the Mamdani administration earlier this year also said it would strengthen verification efforts to weed out owners who shouldn’t be getting the primary-residence abatement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Independent verification remains difficult because journalists have limited access to the conflict areas and communications across much of Tigray have been disrupted.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

These ballots will be processed and counted once the county elections office has completed the voter registration verification process.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

“It says, ‘Your shoes will make you happy today,’” he tells her, voice dry, and passes the little slip across the table for her verification.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

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

Because many states have eased eligibility verifications, people often receive more than they’re entitled to.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 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

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

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