verifiable

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adjective

Synonyms of verifiablenext
: capable of being verified
verifiableness noun

verifiability

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noun

ver·​i·​fi·​abil·​i·​ty ˌverəˌfīəˈbilətē How to pronounce verifiability (audio)
-lətē, 
-i
: the quality or state of being confirmable

Examples of verifiable in a Sentence

Adjective 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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Adjective
Verifiable Software Provenance One critical trust signal is verifiable software provenance. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026 The research represents an early step towards making model identity and response integrity independently verifiable, potentially giving users greater confidence in the systems powering their applications. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026 Most of the incidents in the series are verifiable, though when there’s ambiguity, Watkins tends to lean into the legend — as with the famous incident involving Cassius and the casting of his Olympic gold medal into the Ohio River. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026 As more brands move toward specific, verifiable sourcing claims, the ability to choose the right fiber category and support it with real evidence is becoming a meaningful differentiator. — Sj Studio, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for verifiable

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

verify + -able

First Known Use

Adjective

1593, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of verifiable was in 1593

Cite this Entry

“Verifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/verifiable. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

Kids Definition

verifiable

adjective
: able to be verified
verifiably
-blē
adverb
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