Main Entry: ver·i·fy

Pronunciation: \ˈver-ə-ˌfī\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): ver·i·fied; ver·i·fy·ing

Etymology: Middle English verifien, from Anglo-French verifier, from Medieval Latin verificare, from Latin verus true

Date: 14th century

1 : to confirm or substantiate in law by oath
2 : to establish the truth, accuracy, or reality of <verify the claim>

synonyms see confirm

— ver·i·fi·er \-ˌfī(-ə)r\ noun