verification

noun

ver·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌver-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

: the act or process of verifying : the state of being verified

Examples of verification in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition to the challenge of implementing strict age verification systems, the bill could require enhanced technology to apply the ban only in Massachusetts. —Kristina Rex, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026

Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026

So House Republicans are bracing for a flurry of attempts to tack on more, including the voter ID and citizenship verification bill. —Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026

By May, Human Services plans to revalidate more than 5,500 Medicaid providers, including verification of ownership, credentials, background checks and locations. —Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026

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

Rhymes for verification

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Kids Definition

verification

noun

ver·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌver-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

: 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 

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