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   Ver·i·fy

   /ˈverəˌfī/

   

   verb

   • 1. make sure or demonstrate that (something) is true, accurate, or justified: "his conclusions have been verified by later experiments"
   • ▪ swear to or support (a statement) by affidavit.

   Word Origin Middle English (as a legal term): from Old French verifier, from medieval Latin verificare, from verus ‘true’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. verifier noun

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › verifyverify | meaning of verify in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English ver‧i‧fy /ˈverɪfaɪ/ verb (verified, verifying, verifies) [ transitive] formal 1 to discover whether something is correct or true verify that/whether A computer program verifies that the system is working. American forces will remain to verify compliance with the treaty.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryverify | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   verb [ T ] uk / ˈverɪfaɪ / us. to prove that something is true, or do something to discover if it is true: It was impossible to verify her statement. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence.

4. www.britannica.com › dictionary › verifyVerify Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   verifies; verified; verifying. Britannica Dictionary definition of VERIFY. [+ object] : to prove, show, find out, or state that (something) is true or correct. We could not verify [= confirm] the rumor. She verified her flight number. He verified that the item was in stock.

5. wikidiff.com › verify › defineDefine vs Verify - What's the difference? | WikiDiff

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   As verbs the difference between define and verify is that define is to determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly while verify is to substantiate or prove the truth of something.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › verifiedVerified Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : to establish the truth, accuracy, or reality of. verify the claim. 2. : to confirm or substantiate in law by oath. verifier. ˈver-ə-ˌfī (-ə)r. noun. Synonyms. argue. attest. authenticate. bear out. certify. confirm. corroborate. substantiate. support.

7. www.wordreference.com › definition › verifyverify - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   to prove the truth of, as by evidence or testimony; confirm; substantiate: Events verified his prediction. to ascertain the truth or correctness of, as by examination, research, or comparison: to verify a spelling. to act as ultimate proof or evidence of; serve to confirm.

8. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › verifyVerify - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   To confirm, substantiate, or prove the accuracy, truth, or authenticity of something, such as information, facts, claims, or documents. "The police had to verify the identity of the suspect before making an arrest." Detailed Meaning of 'verify'