verifiable

adjective

ver·​i·​fi·​able ˌver-ə-ˈfī-ə-bəl How to pronounce verifiable (audio)
: capable of being verified
verifiableness noun

Examples of verifiable in a Sentence

we're not sure whether that's a verifiable hypothesis you need a verifiable letter from your doctor to file a claim for short-term disability
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Eligible votes must be submitted using a verifiable email. CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025 Rather than relying solely on backtests, the company emphasizes verifiable reporting so that investors can review data themselves. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025 An elder-care assistant needs a verifiable history of respectful, competent service. Jan Liphardt, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025 Generic contact info tied to the suspicious domain Official sites list multiple, verifiable contacts. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for verifiable

Word History

Etymology

verify + -able

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of verifiable was in 1593

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“Verifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/verifiable. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

verifiable

adjective
ver·​i·​fi·​able ˈver-ə-ˌfī-ə-bəl How to pronounce verifiable (audio)
: able to be verified
verifiably
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adverb
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