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
Before implementation begins, each rule must be explicitly defined through clear, verifiable examples. Boris Berat, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The final amount approved depends on the borrower's credit history, verifiable cost of attendance as certified by an eligible school and is subject to credit approval and verification of application information. Dan Avery, CNBC, 8 July 2026 When asked for verifiable details about some of the cases Mullin mentioned, DHS did not respond. Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 6 July 2026 Counties investigate these cases, and officials acknowledge that fraud exists, but neither the state nor local property appraisers publish verifiable statewide fraud statistics. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 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

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“Verifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/verifiable. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

verifiable

adjective
: able to be verified
verifiably
-blē
adverb
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