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verifier

 

[ ˈverɪˌfaɪər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

security

A person or thing that verifies something, such as the accuracy of a statement or the truth of an event.

Synonyms

authenticator, confirmant, validator

Examples of usage

  • The verifier checked the authenticity of the document.
  • The software acts as a verifier for online transactions.
Context #2 | Noun

computing

A program or device used to confirm the identity or authenticity of a user.

Synonyms

authentication tool, identity verifier

Examples of usage

  • The website requires a two-step verification process using a verifier app.
  • The fingerprint scanner serves as a verifier for access to the secure area.
Context #3 | Noun

statistics

A statistical method or procedure used to assess the accuracy or reliability of data.

Synonyms

data validator, statistical verifier

Examples of usage

  • The researcher used a verifier to validate the results of the survey.
  • The verifier indicated a high level of confidence in the data.

Translations

Translations of the word "verifier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 verificador

🇮🇳 सत्यापनकर्ता

🇩🇪 Prüfer

🇮🇩 verifikator

🇺🇦 перевірник

🇵🇱 weryfikator

🇯🇵 検証者

🇫🇷 vérificateur

🇪🇸 verificador

🇹🇷 doğrulayıcı

🇰🇷 검증자

🇸🇦 مُحَقِّق

🇨🇿 ověřovatel

🇸🇰 overovateľ

🇨🇳 验证者

🇸🇮 preveritelj

🇮🇸 staðfestir

🇰🇿 тексеруші

🇬🇪 შემმოწმებელი

🇦🇿 düzəldici

🇲🇽 verificador

Etymology

The word 'verifier' originates from the Latin word 'verificare', which means 'to make true' or 'to confirm'. The concept of verification has been essential in various fields such as security, computing, and statistics. Over time, the term 'verifier' has evolved to represent a person, program, or method that ensures the accuracy, authenticity, or reliability of information or data. In today's digital age, verifiers play a crucial role in validating identities, confirming transactions, and verifying data integrity.

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

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,258 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.