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.

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of verification At first glance, House Bill 26-1283 appears to regulate a familiar part of the Form I-9 employment eligibility verification process. — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 That third party verification has been a key push by safety experts. — Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026 Meta is rolling out a new app for Facebook Marketplace and adding a free human-verification badge to the Facebook app. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for verification

Recent Examples of Synonyms for verification

Noun

And Yazan Humaideh and Sip City may be the best proof of that.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
There is a tendency to treat access to a scarce private round as proof of an investment advantage.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of proof

Noun

But when inspectors asked for documentation showing the Department of Buildings had approved their use, the contractor did not provide it, the agency said.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
The hope is that the changes, detailed in the protocol’s documentation, will make widespread deployment in an enterprise context much easier.

— Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026

Definition of documentation

Browse Nearby Words

verifiable

verification

verifications

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Verification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verification. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of verification

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on verification

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

highfalutin

Popular in Grammar & Usage

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

Your vs. You're: How to Use Them Correctly

Popular in Wordplay

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

The Words of the Week - Jul. 31

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

Popular

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes