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
In order to get approval for that seal, companies must submit to a third-party verification every year.
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Anna Halkidis, Parents, 1 Aug. 2025
And 24 states have passed laws requiring age verification to view pornography online, the association says.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 31 July 2025
Age verification This week, the UK began enforcing the requirement that platforms use highly effective age assurance technologies, not just requiring users to state their age, to prevent children from accessing adult content.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
Through a revenue-sharing arrangement, the company can cover project costs, from soil tests to implementation, monitoring and verification.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 July 2025
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Anna Halkidis, Parents, 1 Aug. 2025
And 24 states have passed laws requiring age verification to view pornography online, the association says.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 31 July 2025
Age verification This week, the UK began enforcing the requirement that platforms use highly effective age assurance technologies, not just requiring users to state their age, to prevent children from accessing adult content.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
Through a revenue-sharing arrangement, the company can cover project costs, from soil tests to implementation, monitoring and verification.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verification
Noun
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Election results over the past seven years in Connecticut offer proof, not rhetoric.—
Martin M. Looney,
Hartford Courant,
20 Aug. 2025
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Applicants must prove a monthly income of at least €3,295 and provide various documents like health insurance and proof of employment.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Cole just took over at DEA on July 23 after his Senate confirmation and oversees a staff of 10,000 agents and other personnel.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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Billy Long from his position leading the bureau Friday, two months after his confirmation.—
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semafor.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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No credible financial documentation has been released to show that demolition unlocks more capital.—
Layla Law-Gisiko,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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In addition to people living in the country without legal status, immigrants with valid documentation, including green cards and visas, have also been detained.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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The next frontier of operational excellence is decision intelligence—systems that unite goals, work, and evidence so managers and teams can make better decisions, faster.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Archives from Chao illuminate pieces of the immigration process as well as evidence her time adjusting to the United States and becoming a political leader.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
The Courier-Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Verification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verification. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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