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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The site is supported by the nonprofit Wikimedia Foundation, which employs automated bots and human moderators to prevent vandalism, resolve disputes, and ensure content follows a core set of policies, like maintaining a neutral point of view and providing verifiable sources for information. Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Oct. 2025 For shoppers, that means instant, verifiable proof of authenticity. Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025 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 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 7 Nov. 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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