verified

[ver-uh-fahyd]

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

• half-verified adjective
• unverified adjective
• well-verified adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of verified¹

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

Example Sentences

They then verified that the redesigned protein could recognize the intended receptor and proceeded to test it in mouse models.

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The commission said it had verified serious violations leading to the deaths of mostly civilians, and identified 298 suspects.

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We have verified multiple videos of police shooting towards groups of protesters.

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They added: "There has been extensive investigation survey work undertaken on the Whitegates Park site which demonstrates its suitability for development and this will be independently verified through the planning process."

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With a width of 900 meters, it is the largest verified crater from this period -- surpassing Russia's Macha crater, which measures 300 meters and was previously considered the biggest Holocene impact site.

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