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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Experts suggest parents should encourage teens to only seek health advice from professionals with verifiable information. Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 14 May 2025 Look, a longstanding peace in that part of the world between Ukraine and Russia, that’s verifiable, is going to be good for Ukraine, Russia, Europe, and the United States. Nbc News, NBC news, 11 May 2025 That includes proof of identity such as a U.S. birth certificate or passport, two proofs of New York residency and a verifiable social security number. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 5 May 2025 The federal law mandates that websites and online services get verifiable parental consent before collecting, using or disclosing personal information of anyone under 13. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 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

Cite this Entry

“Verifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/verifiable. Accessed 21 May. 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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