Verify
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈvɛɹɪfaɪ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Verify is a verb meaning (transitive) To substantiate or prove the truth of something.
Meaning
(transitive) To substantiate or prove the truth of something.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something.
- (transitive, law) To affirm something formally, under oath.
Example Sentences
In comparison, it takes about a minute to save, rewind and manually verify a similar file on a cassette.
"It is early to judge," he remarked, after stopping the car in order to verify the name on the brass plate, "but, upon my word, Max, I really think that our ghost might have discovered more appropriate quarters."
Word Forms
- verifies
- verifying
- verified
Synonyms for verify
Depending on context, synonyms include control.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include control, verification, validate, corroborate, substantiate, confirmation.
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