verified

[ ver-uh-fahyd ]

adjective

1. confirmed as to accuracy or truth by acceptable evidence, action, etc.

Other Words From

• half-veri·fied adjective
• un·veri·fied adjective
• well-veri·fied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of verified¹

First recorded in 1585–95; verify + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The research used computer modeling that was then verified by experimental data.

From Science Daily

Footage from the city verified by the BBC showed massive destruction, with residential buildings heavily damaged.

From BBC

Hegseth later paid her, in exchange for a non-disclosure agreement, but the Post verified the police had investigated the incident without filing charges.

From Salon

Trust mark labels and online reviews should also be verified from a number of sources, the spokesperson said.

From BBC

Testosterone levels must be "within natal female range... for an appropriate length of time so as to minimise any potential advantage", and hormone treatment must be verified annually.

From BBC

Related Words

• documented
• verifiable