verification

noun

ver·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌver-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce verification (audio)
Synonyms of verification
: the act or process of verifying : the state of being verified

Examples of verification in a Sentence

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Safety measures include parental tracking of rides, experienced drivers, pin verification and audio recordings. Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026 So, verification is the only stage in which the proper protocol is to be circumspect, rather than go straight to the newspapers. Keith Cooper, Space.com, 9 June 2026 Include your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026 If the market's score meets a certain benchmark, participants will require employment verification. Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for verification

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Medieval Latin vērificātiōn-, vērificātiō, from vērificāre "to verify" + Latin -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of verification was in 1523

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Cite this Entry

“Verification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/verification. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

verification

noun
ver·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌver-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce verification (audio)
: the act or process of verifying : the state of being verified

Legal Definition

verification

noun
ver·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌver-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce verification (audio)
1
: an act or process of verifying
2
: a sworn statement of truth or correctness
submitted a verification signed by the defendant with the petition

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