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, 22 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Apple and Google, two of the market’s largest app stores, argue app developers are better equipped to handle age verification and that age verification presents risks to the privacy of minors and their parents or guardians.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
Later this year, the company plans to roll out a service to deliver Orbs directly to people’s homes for easier verification, starting in Latin America.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Photo-Illustration: Wired Staff; Matthias Balk/Getty Images Starting today, Bluesky is rolling out a new verification system, complete with the familiar blue check marks popularized by Twitter.
—Kate Knibbs, Wired News, 21 Apr. 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Apple and Google, two of the market’s largest app stores, argue app developers are better equipped to handle age verification and that age verification presents risks to the privacy of minors and their parents or guardians.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
Later this year, the company plans to roll out a service to deliver Orbs directly to people’s homes for easier verification, starting in Latin America.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Photo-Illustration: Wired Staff; Matthias Balk/Getty Images Starting today, Bluesky is rolling out a new verification system, complete with the familiar blue check marks popularized by Twitter.
—Kate Knibbs, Wired News, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verification
Noun
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Legitimate buyers should be able to provide proof of funds, business acquisition history, and a clear intent to purchase.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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International students must meet several requirements to obtain an F-1 visa, including school admission, a U.S. embassy interview, and proof of financial support.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Senate ultimately approved his confirmation in a narrow vote.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2025
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And there will be more action for Isaacman next week: On April 30, the Commerce Committee will vote on whether or not to report his nomination to the full Senate, a key step in the confirmation process.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, in recent weeks, there have been multiple reports of people without criminal convictions, and some with valid documentation, being detained for deportation.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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During the course of the case, Grossman requested a wide range of documentation, related to OSA records, the alleged victim’s mental health, her email communication with Taylor and her hospital records, according to court filings.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Abrego Garcia should return to the United States, and the government should present evidence of his gang affiliation in court.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2025
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There's no evidence of hundreds of thousands of people over 100 years old collecting benefits illegally.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Verification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verification. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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