Synonyms

verified

American

[ver-uh-fahyd] / ˈvɛr əˌfaɪd /

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

half-verified adjective
unverified adjective
well-verified adjective

Etymology

Origin of verified

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

Example Sentences

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The BBC has verified five strike locations, including the compound, a port and an airport.

From BBC

Videos of explosions and helicopters flying overhead have been circulating on social media, but they have not been verified yet.

From BBC

Hernández said the 805 Rapid Response Network uses a real-time alert system to send out texts with verified information about sweeps and other crucial information.

From Los Angeles Times

In other videos we verified from the night of the fire, some people in the bar can be seen filming the flames as loud club music thumps in the background.

From BBC

Authorities say several of the victims are not Gambian nationals and that their identities are still being verified.

From BBC

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