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.

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Recent Examples of verification More than 230 sustainability labels are in circulation, yet half of them offer weak or non-existent verification. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026 Those who fail to scan the address verification QR code within seven days will see their account demoted to the free tier and be barred from joining any other Duo or Family plan for 12 months. — Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026 There is no federal law requiring verification of voters’ citizenship. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 So now, half of the US and several other countries have implemented age-verification laws requiring websites to verify that their visitors are not minors. — Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for verification

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Noun

The group previously proved a special case of the conjecture in August 2026 and is preparing a shorter exposition of PSI’s full proof for other experts.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
This comes at a time when brands, especially those that operate within the European Union, face increasing pressure to show credible proof that their operations meet stringent industry standards on environmental sustainability.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of proof

Noun

After years of being on the losing end of highly partisan confirmation fights against Republicans, especially on Supreme Court nominees, Democrats will be under considerable pressure to wield the same type of aggressive tactics.

— Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Prince Harry and their two children might join her during her stay in Australia, but there’s no confirmation of that yet.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of confirmation

Noun

That can help preserve the documentation if a computer fails or the account holder needs to substantiate a reimbursement years later.

— Stephanie Dhue,Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
The country must still decide whether to proceed with a formal nomination and prepare the documentation required to demonstrate the property’s OUV.

— Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of documentation

Noun

This could help scientists avoid mistaking geological activity for evidence of extraterrestrial organisms.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
School officials contacted law enforcement, and Modesto police investigated the allegations, reviewing video evidence that resulted in one juvenile being cited for misdemeanor battery.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

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