verify

[ ver-uh-fahy ]

verb (used with object)

, ver·i·fied, ver·i·fy·ing.

1. to prove the truth of, as by evidence or testimony; confirm; substantiate:

   Events verified his prediction.

2. to ascertain the truth or correctness of, as by examination, research, or comparison:

   to verify a spelling.

   Synonyms: validate, authenticate

3. to act as ultimate proof or evidence of; serve to confirm.
4. Law.
   1. to prove or confirm (an allegation).
   2. to state to be true, especially in legal use, formally or upon oath.

verify

/ ˈvɛrɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. to prove to be true; confirm; substantiate
2. to check or determine the correctness or truth of by investigation, reference, etc
3. law to add a verification to (a pleading); substantiate or confirm (an oath)

Derived Forms

• ˈveriˌfiableness, noun
• ˈveriˌfiable, adjective
• ˈveriˌfier, noun
• ˈveriˌfiably, adverb

Other Words From

• veri·fia·bili·ty veri·fia·ble·ness noun
• veri·fia·ble adjective
• veri·fier noun
• non·veri·fia·ble adjective
• pre·veri·fy verb (used with object) preverified preverifying
• re·veri·fy verb (used with object) reverified reverifying
• unver·i·fia·bili·ty noun
• un·veri·fiable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of verify¹

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English verifien, from Middle French verifier, from Medieval Latin vērificāre, from vēri- (combining form of vērus “true”) + -ficāre -fy

Word History and Origins

Origin of verify¹

C14: from Old French verifier, from Medieval Latin vērificāre, from Latin vērus true + facere to make

Example Sentences

Two doctors and a High Court judge would have to verify that they were eligible, and had made their decision voluntarily.

From BBC

BBC Verify has reported that the likely number of farms affected in the UK each year is around 500.

From BBC

What do you want BBC Verify to investigate?

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The bill, published on Monday, would allow terminally ill adults expected to die within six months to seek help to end their life if two doctors and a High Court judge verify they are eligible and have made their decision voluntarily.

From BBC

The BBC has not been able to independently verify these accounts.

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Related Words

• authenticate
• certify
• check
• corroborate
• demonstrate
• double-check
• establish
• find out
• justify
• prove
• substantiate