verification
noun
ver·i·fi·ca·tion
ˌver-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
Examples of verification in a Sentence
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Speaking to Reuters, a TikTok spokesperson emphasized that the feature isn’t available to users under 18, but the European Commission’s complaint suggests that TikTok’s age verification mechanisms may not be strong enough to prevent kids from signing up anyway.
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Allison Johnson, The Verge, 24 Apr. 2024
The age verification bill is backed by groups including the California Catholic Conference, California Family Council, Concerned Women for America, Exodus Cry, Family Policy Alliance and the Pacific Justice Institute Center for Public Policy.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 23 Apr. 2024
Tech companies have shown absolutely no interest in making changes that would be beneficial, like age verification.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2024
Make sure to add multifactor authentication, which adds a second layer of verification by requiring a code sent by text message or email, or inserting a USB authenticator key into your device.
—Kelvin Chan, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
Others required employment verification, penalized the leasing of property to certain immigrants, and prohibited day laborers from congregating in public spaces.
—TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
When, months later, the blue checks granted under Twitter’s previous verification scheme finally disappeared, the platform faced frustration and ridicule from some of its most prominent users, including Stephen King and LeBron James.
—Clare Duffy, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
Two of the tiers are made up of CARE and FERA customers who already have income verification processes in place and the third tier is made up of customers who simply are not enrolled in CARE or FERA.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024
Idaho is one of nine states that request photo IDs at polls but allow identity verification by other means, according to the group.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 12 Apr. 2024
Allison Johnson, The Verge, 24 Apr. 2024
The age verification bill is backed by groups including the California Catholic Conference, California Family Council, Concerned Women for America, Exodus Cry, Family Policy Alliance and the Pacific Justice Institute Center for Public Policy.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 23 Apr. 2024
Tech companies have shown absolutely no interest in making changes that would be beneficial, like age verification.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2024
Make sure to add multifactor authentication, which adds a second layer of verification by requiring a code sent by text message or email, or inserting a USB authenticator key into your device.
—Kelvin Chan, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
Others required employment verification, penalized the leasing of property to certain immigrants, and prohibited day laborers from congregating in public spaces.
—TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
When, months later, the blue checks granted under Twitter’s previous verification scheme finally disappeared, the platform faced frustration and ridicule from some of its most prominent users, including Stephen King and LeBron James.
—Clare Duffy, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
Two of the tiers are made up of CARE and FERA customers who already have income verification processes in place and the third tier is made up of customers who simply are not enrolled in CARE or FERA.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024
Idaho is one of nine states that request photo IDs at polls but allow identity verification by other means, according to the group.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 12 Apr. 2024
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verification
noun
ver·i·fi·ca·tion
ˌver-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən
: 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
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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