as in proofs
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 verifications
Some field offices reduced operations, halting the issuance of new Social Security cards, replacement Medicare cards, and benefit verifications.
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Nik Popli, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
Sensitive personal information demands heightened protection, and according to the OPC, even short-term or transient uses, like facial scans used for brief verifications, can trigger privacy obligations.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Nik Popli, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
Sensitive personal information demands heightened protection, and according to the OPC, even short-term or transient uses, like facial scans used for brief verifications, can trigger privacy obligations.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verifications
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This expression now comes out three times per year at different proofs depending on the batch, sometimes reaching near hazmat levels.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 Sep. 2025
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Instead, this is about rigorous proofs found in mathematical logic via algorithmic search.—
Byron Cook,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Kimmel supporters have since come out in droves to defend the late-night host — on air, on the picket line, in open letters, and on social media, with cancellation confirmations of their Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN plans.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
23 Sep. 2025
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The confirmations came after Senate Republicans voted to overturn existing rules with a simple majority to bypass the 60-vote threshold for confirming nominees in batches.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Verifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verifications. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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