verifiable

adjective

ver·​i·​fi·​able ˌver-ə-ˈfī-ə-bəl How to pronounce verifiable (audio)
Synonyms of verifiablenext
: 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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The network promotes the history of resistance to enslavement through historic sites having verifiable connections to the Underground Railroad. Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026 Another way to verify an unknown online seller is to search for a verifiable physical address and working phone number. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026 Habitat also requires one year of good rental history, two years of verifiable income, less than $1,000 in non-medical collections, two years since completion of a bankruptcy or foreclosure, and zero unpaid judgements. Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026 Voting members must also have two recommendations from music industry peers and provide proof of a primary career focus in music, as well as certain verifiable credits. Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Feb. 2026 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

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“Verifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/verifiable. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

verifiable

adjective
ver·​i·​fi·​able ˈver-ə-ˌfī-ə-bəl How to pronounce verifiable (audio)
: able to be verified
verifiably
-blē
adverb
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