verify
verb (used with object)
to prove the truth of, as by evidence or testimony; confirm; substantiate.
verifying
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present participleof verify.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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On the one hand, the types of technologies that have exploded since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 can automate tasks like editing grammar or verifying facts and figures.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
While most people have been finishing work and sitting back to enjoy the group stages of the tournament, I am spending hours verifying our needs and arranging trades.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
The state has more than 23 million registered voters, and ballots go through numerous verification steps, including verifying signatures on mail-in ballots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
It proposes a global agreement on how to potentially slow development and a mechanism for verifying that competitors are respecting it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
A man with a clipboard made final inspections, independently verifying the measurements, then approved it for use.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
