verification

noun

ver·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌver-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce verification (audio)
: the act or process of verifying : the state of being verified

Examples of verification in a Sentence

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In some cases, government ID images provided for age verification were also compromised. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025 The verification team inspects not only the material of a bag but also details like stitching and stamping, Tresor Tan, Director of Sales, Marketing and Client Relations at Carousell Luxury, told CNBC. Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025 As part of the initiative, announced as a pilot program, ICE agents were sent to assist with identity verification and screening operations at certain points of entry, officials said. Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025 District officials have said Roberts also submitted a driver’s license and Social Security card as part of the verification process. Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for verification

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Medieval Latin vērificātiōn-, vērificātiō, from vērificāre "to verify" + Latin -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of verification was in 1523

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“Verification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/verification. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

verification

noun
ver·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌver-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce verification (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce verification (audio)
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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