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verb
ver·​i·​fy | \ ˈver-ə-ˌfī How to pronounce verify (audio) \
verified; verifying

Definition of verify

transitive verb

1 : to establish the truth, accuracy, or reality of verify the claim
2 : to confirm or substantiate in law by oath
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Other Words from verify

verifier \ ˈver-​ə-​ˌfī(-​ə)r How to pronounce verifier (audio) \ noun

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confirm, corroborate, substantiate, verify, authenticate, validate mean to attest to the truth or validity of something. confirm implies the removing of doubts by an authoritative statement or indisputable fact. confirmed the reports corroborate suggests the strengthening of what is already partly established. witnesses corroborated his story substantiate implies the offering of evidence that sustains the contention. the claims have yet to be substantiated verify implies the establishing of correspondence of actual facts or details with those proposed or guessed at. all statements of fact in the article have been verified authenticate implies establishing genuineness by adducing legal or official documents or expert opinion. handwriting experts authenticated the diaries validate implies establishing validity by authoritative affirmation or by factual proof. validated the hypothesis by experiments

Examples of verify in a Sentence

She verified her flight number. He verified that the item was in stock. Can you verify whether I am scheduled to work or not?
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 In accordance with the appeals court ruling in February, the city sent the initiative to the San Diego County Registrar of Voters, which verified earlier this month that the initiative had received enough signatures. — David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Marijuana initiative in Imperial Beach qualifies for ballot," 26 Aug. 2019 The United Kingdom recently mandated that pornographic sites age-verify their users. — Timothy B. Lee, Ars Technica, "Australia plans to block sites hosting extremist content during attacks," 26 Aug. 2019 Never trust the caller and always verify information independently before making a payment. — Billy Kobin, The Courier-Journal, "Andy Beshear warns of a new scam targeting Kentucky's teachers and schools," 22 Aug. 2019 The two big superpowers would hardly scrap their nuclear arsenals without the Chinese, Indians, Israelis and others doing the same—and how would that be verified? — The Economist, "Reagan and Gorbachev’s tantalising nuclear talks in Reykjavik," 15 Aug. 2019 Apple says anyone who thinks their iPhone battery is authorized and genuine should return to the business that installed it so it can be verified. — Chris Welch, The Verge, "Apple explains why iPhones now show an ominous warning after ‘unauthorized’ battery replacements," 14 Aug. 2019 The fish are essentially pushed through the system using an average of one to two PSI, which independent studies verify results in no scale loss, eye damage, or other injuries. — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, "How That Mesmerizing Fish Tube Works," 12 Aug. 2019 Power was knocked out to several businesses, including Los Cucos, which remained closed the remainder of the day, one employee verified. — Jeff Forward, Houston Chronicle, "Woodlands firefighters quickly squelch Entergy transformer fires," 9 Aug. 2019 Merrill said the requirement for a photo ID will help election officials verify the identity of those applying for absentee ballots. — Mike Cason | [email protected], al, "New Alabama law requires photo ID with absentee ballot application," 6 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of verify

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

History and Etymology for verify

Middle English verifien, borrowed from Anglo-French verifier, borrowed from Medieval Latin vērificāre, from Latin vērus "true" + -ficāre -fy — more at very entry 2

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verify

verb
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English Language Learners Definition of verify

: to prove, show, find out, or state that (something) is true or correct

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verify

verb
ver·​i·​fy | \ ˈver-ə-ˌfī How to pronounce verify (audio) \
verified; verifying

Kids Definition of verify

1 : to prove to be true or correct : confirm
2 : to check or test the accuracy of

verify

transitive verb
ver·​i·​fy | \ ˈver-ə-ˌfī How to pronounce verify (audio) \
verified; verifying

Legal Definition of verify

1 : to confirm or substantiate by oath, affidavit, or deposition verify a motion
2 : to establish the truth, accuracy, or reality of

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