Verification Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms verification American [ver-uh-fi-key-shuhn] / ˌvɛr ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act of verifying.

2. the state of being verified. verify.

3. evidence that establishes or confirms the accuracy or truth of something.

   We could find no verification for his fantastic claims.

4. a formal assertion of the truth of something, as by oath or affidavit.

5. the process of research, examination, etc., required to prove or establish authenticity or validity.

6. Law. a short confirmatory affidavit at the end of a pleading or petition.

verification British / ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

1. establishment of the correctness of a theory, fact, etc

2. evidence that provides proof of an assertion, theory, etc

3. law

   1. (formerly) a short affidavit at the end of a pleading stating the pleader's readiness to prove his assertions

   2. confirmatory evidence

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Other Word Forms

• nonverification noun
• preverification noun
• reverification noun
• unverificative adjective
• verificative adjective
• verificatory adjective

Etymology

Origin of verification

1515–25; < Medieval Latin vērificātiōn (stem of vērificātiō ), equivalent to vērificāt ( us ) (past participle of vērificāre; verify, -ate 1 ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

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While the idea may seem strange at first, the model has become more mainstream in recent years as platforms have added identity verification, messaging tools and review systems designed to reduce risk.

From MarketWatch

The FCC launched investigations into some Lifeline providers on Tuesday for possible violations of program rules in multiple states that have managed their own verification processes.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Moving forward, age verification measures that verify age without retaining unnecessary personal identity information, and are transparent about data handling, are key," he said.

From BBC

China and Russia “could creatively think about” new verification approaches.

From The Wall Street Journal

It also resists detailing and allowing verification of its past activities, which is a way to hide nuclear material.

From The Wall Street Journal

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