verification

noun

Definition of verificationnext
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 However, the ministry’s statement does not provide independent verification of the results or disclose additional technical details about the missiles’ performance. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 The proposed and enacted bans around the world vary in terms of age restriction, parental consent rules and age verification methods. — Ari Lightman, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 As implementation becomes less scarce, value moves toward judgment, integration, verification, security, reliability and operational ownership. — Luis Aburto, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 If the names cannot be matched under the applicable rules, further verification or a provisional ballot may be necessary. — S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for verification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verification
  1. proof
  2. confirmation
  3. documentation
  4. evidence
Noun
  • The presence of anyone’s name or image in the files isn’t proof of wrongdoing.
    — Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The 2026 version of the bill, known as the SAVE America Act, would require voters nationwide to provide proof of citizenship to register and present a photo ID to vote, and would compel states to turn over their voter rolls to DHS.
    — ProPublica, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of proof
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  • That refusal does not bode well for their ability to impartially decide matters involving this administration, and underscores the importance of the Senate’s confirmation power.
    — James Speyer, New York Daily News, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Trump, in his inimitable way, has tried to get around that by appointing acting people and appointing people to jobs that don’t require Senate confirmation, and so on, and then basically outsourcing large parts of the government.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of confirmation
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  • The students on Thursday asked public servants to prevent outgoing officials from destroying documentation or evidence of potential wrongdoing.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The statement said four members of the Bolsonaro family presented valid documentation and had no legal impediments to entering the country, despite the fact that Brazilian Justice had annulled their passports.
    — Florencia Cabral, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of documentation
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  • And the evidence uncovered by Chair Loudermilk raises serious questions about Speaker Pelosi's role in those decisions.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The president has touted billions of dollars in federal investment projects as evidence of prosperity and pointed to rising wages in the manufacturing sector as evidence of an economic turnaround.
    — Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of evidence

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

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