VERIFICATION Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

verification

noun

Definition of verification

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 For adults over 50, Bumble offers a large mainstream dating population combined with photo verification, optional ID verification and several in-app communication controls. — Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026 Sey's counter is that there is already a ban in 27 states, and these verification checks aren't happening. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Single-purpose tools for chargeback recovery or identity verification often operate in isolation, blind to the broader transaction context. — Wayne Hamilton, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Costa did not provide the underlying methodology or third-party verification for those impact calculations. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for verification

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Noun

Payday loans Usually capped at $500, payday loans are a form of short-term financing that typically only require a valid ID, proof of income and an active checking account.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Make sure the product is unplugged, then cut the power cord in half and snap a photo of it to provide proof of eligibility to YERYORK.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of proof

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Kennedy's testimony to lawmakers during his confirmation hearing has come under scrutiny before.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
Melissa Brandenburg, of Sangamon County, will succeed Jim Montgomery, pending Senate confirmation, according to the governor’s office.

— Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of confirmation

Noun

The indictment describes documentation that portrayed foreign buyers as legitimate end users.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
The organizations that treat documentation with the same seriousness as the investigation itself can end up in a stronger position, whatever the outcome.

— Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of documentation

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There is also evidence of second-round effects from energy costs, reinforcing the risk that inflation is becoming entrenched, BofA said.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
When families cannot consistently provide enough food, that material hardship can be treated as evidence of neglect, bringing families into contact with child protective services.

— Sandy Santana, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026

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