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 this environment, precision becomes a matter of discipline, requiring consistent verification, clear ownership of information and a willingness to revisit what appears complete.
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Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The Transformers Foundation warned that if brands aren’t willing to drill down to this level of traceability and verification, the industry could face everything from legal liability to loss of market access.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Improper payments are those that went to an ineligible recipient, were made in the wrong amount or were made without proper verification.
—Rachel Sheffield, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026
Today, digital platforms reward outrage, emotion, and immediacy over verification.
—Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 26 May 2026
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Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The Transformers Foundation warned that if brands aren’t willing to drill down to this level of traceability and verification, the industry could face everything from legal liability to loss of market access.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Improper payments are those that went to an ineligible recipient, were made in the wrong amount or were made without proper verification.
—Rachel Sheffield, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026
Today, digital platforms reward outrage, emotion, and immediacy over verification.
—Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for verification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verification
Noun
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When the itinerant Athletics chose the Sacramento area as their temporary home, local officials hoped the team’s stay would serve as a showcase for Major League Baseball — as proof that California’s capital region should someday host a team full-time.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Both in Beijing and Washington, everything that one of the countries does is treated as proof of its aggressive intentions against the other, from strategic posture, to naval policies, to alliances and friendships, to trade policy and technology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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There’s no confirmation on when season two will arrive on Prime Video, but leave it to the erotic audio app Quinn to quickly capitalize on Abdalla and Kalyn’s chemistry in the meantime.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
28 May 2026
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Rosatom’s recent confirmation regarding the completion of the first RITM-200C reactor marks the beginning of serial production of floating nuclear power plants.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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Survivors often face multiple categories of aid, eligibility rules, documentation requirements, and appeal processes.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Holt also received $19,880 in COVID Emergency Rental Assistance funds after submitting falsified and altered documentation to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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The pickup truck was towed as evidence.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Mahuna declined to say what evidence led investigators to identify Baker as a suspect.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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“Verification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verification. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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