verify

[ver-uh-fahy]

verb (used with object)

verified, verifying 

1. to prove the truth of, as by evidence or testimony; confirm; substantiate.

   Events verified his prediction.

2. to ascertain the truth or correctness of, as by examination, research, or comparison.

   to verify a spelling.

   Synonyms: validate, authenticate

3. to act as ultimate proof or evidence of; serve to confirm.

4. Law.

   1. to prove or confirm (an allegation).

   2. to state to be true, especially in legal use, formally or upon oath.

verify

/ ˈvɛrɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. to prove to be true; confirm; substantiate

2. to check or determine the correctness or truth of by investigation, reference, etc

3. law to add a verification to (a pleading); substantiate or confirm (an oath)

Other Word Forms

• verifiability noun
• verifiableness noun
• verifiable adjective
• verifier noun
• nonverifiable adjective
• preverify verb (used with object)
• reverify verb (used with object)
• unverifiability noun
• unverifiable adjective
• verifiably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of verify¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of verify¹

C14: from Old French verifier, from Medieval Latin vērificāre, from Latin vērus true + facere to make

Example Sentences

They now incorporate touch sensors so they can verify that they are welding in the right place.

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These dealers take steps to verify the authenticity of the gold they sell and often work with coin agencies like the U.S.

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A ban would require all Australians to provide personal information, such as an ID or an image of their face, to verify their age, Bose said.

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In a written statement, a Grindr spokesperson said the company cooperates with law enforcement and encourages people to use its video calling feature to verify connections for safety before meeting in person.

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“I do worry about the self-attestation and what vulnerable position we’re going to be putting our immigrant tenants in as it relates to verifying that they need the help,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn.

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Related Words

• authenticate 
• certify 
• check 
• corroborate 
• demonstrate 
• double-check 
• establish 
• find out 
• justify 
• prove 
• substantiate