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
Bates advised people who receive suspicious calls for money to call the family member for verification, or to call police.
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Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Several digital insurers now quote rates instantly through verification software, allowing drivers to start coverage the same day.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Banda has previously faced controversy surrounding her gender, notably when the Zambian Football Federation reportedly withdrew her from the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations out of concern over a gender verification test.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The first major requirement centers on age verification.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Several digital insurers now quote rates instantly through verification software, allowing drivers to start coverage the same day.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Banda has previously faced controversy surrounding her gender, notably when the Zambian Football Federation reportedly withdrew her from the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations out of concern over a gender verification test.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The first major requirement centers on age verification.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for verification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verification
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Lively’s disclosure notes that her damages figure is preliminary, and subject to proof via expert testimony at trial.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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These figures are preliminary and will be subject to proof via expert testimony, per the filing.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Casually tucked at the end of an article about Demon Hunters merch was confirmation that Netflix had finalized a deal for a second movie with directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, as well as Sony (which originally developed KPop Demon Hunters).—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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Brady’s writing career is also starting to take flight, with his entry into The Brit List being confirmation of his burgeoning credentials.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Applicants should bring an MLGW bill in their name, a recent pay stub, a Social Security income statement or bank statement showing direct deposit, a valid Tennessee state ID or driver’s license to verify age and address, and any disability documentation, if applicable.—
Jack Armstrong,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Jan. 2026
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That kind of documentation—tracking symptoms, flares, fatigue and how lupus affects daily life—can help patients move the conversation beyond lab results and toward whether their current care is truly adequate.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 Jan. 2026
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Sanders said there has been no evidence of cancer since the surgery.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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No evidence of data misuse was reported.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Verification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verification. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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