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

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

From BBC

It introduced verification badges after a baseball manager sued the platform for helping someone impersonate him, and the result was a system that allowed users to easily check the authenticity of accounts.

From Slate

“These results demonstrated pervasive nonadherence to age verification, shipping, and flavored tobacco restrictions among online tobacco retailers,” the study’s authors wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

In the company’s statement, Tinder said it has created numerous features to address privacy and safety concerns on its app, “like Photo and Video Selfie Verification, ID Verification,” and “Share My Date,” which allows users to share details about their matches, including their profiles.

From Slate

According to the state: “Eligible citizens who need to register or re-register to vote within 14 days of an election can complete this process to register and vote at their county elections office, polling place, or vote center. Their ballots will be processed and counted once the county elections office has completed the voter registration verification process.”

From Los Angeles Times