as in proof
the act or process of showing that something is true, real, or accurate
She asked for verification of his identity.
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Recent Examples of verification
The bureau recommends logistics companies take thorough security measures like independently verifying shipment requests and pickups using secondary methods prior to releasing any loads, as well as implementing multi-channel verification for identities.
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Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026
In January, the company restricted its chat feature to users who completed its age-check verification.
—Lola Murti, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Ballots are then counted after election officials finish the voter registration verification process, according to the secretary of state’s website.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The age verification tool requires players to take a video selfie that will be used to estimate their age.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026
In January, the company restricted its chat feature to users who completed its age-check verification.
—Lola Murti, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Ballots are then counted after election officials finish the voter registration verification process, according to the secretary of state’s website.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The age verification tool requires players to take a video selfie that will be used to estimate their age.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verification
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From coast to coast, her shows have sold out in record time, proof that Lucy Darling’s blend of wit, sweetness and old Hollywood glamour has struck a chord with audiences.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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The network accomplishes this with the help of zero-knowledge proofs, a cryptographic process whereby a transaction can be marked as valid without revealing the contents of the message itself.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Trump said in a statement following Pentagon confirmation of the attacks near the Strait of Hormuz.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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As a condition of receiving the Prize, each potential winner will be required to complete and return a Promotions Release and Affidavit, which includes confirmation of eligibility, a liability release, and, where lawful, a publicity release.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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The detainees—from Pakistan, India, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Myanmar and eight other nations—were found in restricted compounds, some lacking passports or proper immigration documentation.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Those messages outline a project to have Russian artists perform in the pavilion from May 5–8 and then install multimedia documentation of those performances, to be seen from windows outside the closed pavilion.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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After Arakawa and Hackman were found dead, officials conducted an environmental assessment of their home that found evidence of rodents and rodent feces around their property, according to a copy of the report obtained by USA TODAY in April 2025.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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During a preliminary hearing, prosecutors presented DNA evidence matching blood found on the rim of Alnaji’s megaphone to Kessler.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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“Verification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verification. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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