verification

[ ver-uh-fi-key-shuhn ]

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

/ 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

Derived Forms

• ˈverifiˌcative, adjective

Other Words From

• veri·fi·cative veri·fi·cato·ry adjective
• nonver·i·fi·cation noun
• prever·i·fi·cation noun
• rever·i·fi·cation noun
• un·veri·fi·cative adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of verification¹

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

Example Sentences

Kyle said he wanted to see evidence that tech firms were delivering suitable age verification for users, and that the sector was moving towards having "safety baked in from the outset."

From BBC

But he acknowledged identity verification is a challenge being faced by a lot of tech companies, and called on parents to make sure a child has the correct age on their account.

From BBC

Around that time, a BaronHR branch manager in Chula Vista ordered employees to throw away hundreds of employment verification documents known as I-9s, according to lawsuits filed by Ms. Murillo and two other former employees.

From New York Times

Proponents of this idea say it doubles-up as a form of verification as the organisation which owns the website would have to clear its use.

From BBC

Finally, make sure your phone is charged and notifications aren't silenced, in case your bank contacts you for verification.

From BBC