verify
Americanverb (used with object)
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to prove the truth of, as by evidence or testimony; confirm; substantiate.
Events verified his prediction.
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to ascertain the truth or correctness of, as by examination, research, or comparison.
to verify a spelling.
- Synonyms:
- validate , authenticate
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to act as ultimate proof or evidence of; serve to confirm.
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Law.
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to prove or confirm (an allegation).
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to state to be true, especially in legal use, formally or upon oath.
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verb
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to prove to be true; confirm; substantiate
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to check or determine the correctness or truth of by investigation, reference, etc
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law to add a verification to (a pleading); substantiate or confirm (an oath)
Other Word Forms
- nonverifiable adjective
- preverify verb (used with object)
- reverify verb (used with object)
- unverifiability noun
- unverifiable adjective
- verifiability noun
- verifiable adjective
- verifiableness noun
- verifiably adverb
- verifier noun
Etymology
Origin of verify
First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English verifien, from Middle French verifier, from Medieval Latin vērificāre, from vēri- (combining form of vērus “true”) + -ficāre -fy
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
We immediately booked a scouting trip to verify what we had read, and more importantly to be on the lookout for red flags that might derail any thoughts of relocation.
From MarketWatch
Other researchers will need to review the data to verify that the halolike radiation truly results from dark matter annihilation rather than another astrophysical source.
From Science Daily
Like other civic duties, such as voting, verifying information before sharing can become a new norm for responsible citizenship.
From Salon
"The strategic answer is for people to understand that serious businesses don't ask you for money by text, and for businesses to find better ways of interacting with customers and verifying that interaction".
From BBC
While tribal governments are recognized as sovereign nations with the authority to issue identification, federal officers do not always receive guidance on how to verify them.
From Salon
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