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
Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Registration rules also vary by state, but a 2002 federal law requires first-time voters who vote by mail and have not provided verification of their identity to do so before casting a ballot.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Complex cases can stretch even longer, especially when collection agencies become involved or when fraudulent tax returns trigger IRS identity verification.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
However, delays can occur if paperwork is incomplete or if identity verification requires additional documentation.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Registration rules also vary by state, but a 2002 federal law requires first-time voters who vote by mail and have not provided verification of their identity to do so before casting a ballot.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Complex cases can stretch even longer, especially when collection agencies become involved or when fraudulent tax returns trigger IRS identity verification.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
However, delays can occur if paperwork is incomplete or if identity verification requires additional documentation.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verification
Noun
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The Iranian government has acknowledged he was wounded early in the campaign, but no proof of life has been offered.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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The light coconut scent gives it that elevated, spa-like feel, which is proof that a drugstore staple can still feel luxurious.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Thursday’s release marks the first public disclosure and documented confirmation of a Federal Bureau of Investigation probe that has roiled Kansas City politics over the last month.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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That confirmation has not yet been given.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Often requiring months if not years to gather evidence, secure documentation and prepare clients.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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If a new line of credit was opened, that often requires submitting more documentation, completing affidavits and following up until the lender updates its reporting to the credit bureaus.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The phone, believed to hold possible evidence against her, was later recovered in the sea.—
JULIA FRANKEL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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However, a study published today in the journal Science provides evidence that ravens may be remembering hunting hotspots and scavenging for food, rather than chasing wolves.—
Nidhi Sharma,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Verification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verification. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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