verify
verb
ver·i·fy
ˈver-ə-ˌfī 
verified; verifying
1
: to establish the truth, accuracy, or reality of
verify the claim
2
: to confirm or substantiate in law by oath
Synonyms
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?
Recent Examples on the Web
According to the June 2021 warrant, police verified that the Facebook account used to send the messages belonged to Ian Cleary.
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CBS News, 8 July 2024
The online platform publishes detailed accessibility information — whether bathrooms have grab bars, or if surfaces are wheelchair-friendly — that’s verified by volunteers, covering hundreds of hotels and vacation rentals as well as sightseeing tours.
—Christine Chitnis, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2024
The Glaze Project vets every request to verify that each user is human and ensure bad actors don't abuse the tools, so the process can take a while.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 4 July 2024
Cotton buyers can demand proof of living wages for workers and verify that no forced or child labor is used in the production process.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 3 July 2024
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CBS News, 8 July 2024
The online platform publishes detailed accessibility information — whether bathrooms have grab bars, or if surfaces are wheelchair-friendly — that’s verified by volunteers, covering hundreds of hotels and vacation rentals as well as sightseeing tours.
—Christine Chitnis, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2024
The Glaze Project vets every request to verify that each user is human and ensure bad actors don't abuse the tools, so the process can take a while.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 4 July 2024
Cotton buyers can demand proof of living wages for workers and verify that no forced or child labor is used in the production process.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 3 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for verify
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“Verify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/verify. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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verify
verb
ver·i·fy
ˈver-ə-ˌfī
verified; verifying
: to prove or check the truth, accuracy, or reality of
verify the claim
Legal Definition
verify
transitive verb
ver·i·fy
ˈver-ə-ˌfī
verified; verifying
1
: to confirm or substantiate by oath, affidavit, or deposition
verify a motion
2
: to establish the truth, accuracy, or reality of
Etymology
Anglo-French verifier, from Medieval Latin verificare, from Latin verus true + -ficare to make
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