Verified: meaning, definitions and examples

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verified

 

[ ˈvɛrəˌfaɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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Confirmed as true, accurate, or genuine.

Synonyms

authenticated, confirmed, validated.

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Word Description / Examples
verified

Use when you have checked something to ensure it is true or accurate.

  • The results of the experiment were verified by multiple scientists
  • She verified her identity with a driver's license
confirmed

Use in situations where you need to agree on something or make sure a previous statement is true.

  • He confirmed the meeting time via email
  • The weather forecast was confirmed by multiple sources
authenticated

Use when you need to confirm the legitimacy or originality of something, often in legal or official contexts.

  • The document was authenticated by a notary public
  • They authenticated the painting before selling it at auction
validated

Use when you need to approve or recognize the worthiness or accuracy of something, often in testing or approval processes.

  • The software was validated through extensive testing
  • Her feelings were validated by her therapist

Examples of usage

  • The account has been verified by the platform.
  • She received a verified badge on her profile.

Translations

Translations of the word "verified" in other languages:

🇵🇹 verificado

🇮🇳 सत्यापित

🇩🇪 verifiziert

🇮🇩 terverifikasi

🇺🇦 перевірений

🇵🇱 zweryfikowany

🇯🇵 確認済み

🇫🇷 vérifié

🇪🇸 verificado

🇹🇷 doğrulanmış

🇰🇷 확인됨

🇸🇦 مؤكد

🇨🇿 ověřený

🇸🇰 overený

🇨🇳 已验证

🇸🇮 preverjeno

🇮🇸 staðfest

🇰🇿 расталған

🇬🇪 დამოწმებული

🇦🇿 təsdiqlənmiş

🇲🇽 verificado

Etymology

The word 'verified' originates from the Latin word 'verificare', which means 'to prove the truth of something'. The concept of verification has been essential throughout history, especially in legal and official contexts. In the digital age, verification has become increasingly important in establishing credibility and authenticity online.

See also: unverified, verifiable, verification, verifier, verify.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,152 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.