Verify: meaning, definitions and examples

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verify

 

[ ˈvɛrɪˌfaɪ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

online security

To confirm the accuracy or truth of something, especially through the process of investigation or research.

Synonyms

authenticate, check, confirm, validate

Examples of usage

  • Please verify your email address to complete the registration process.
  • The bank will verify your identity before processing the transaction.
Context #2 | Verb

social media

To confirm the authenticity of an account or user on a digital platform.

Synonyms

authenticate, certify, confirm, validate

Examples of usage

  • The social media platform verified the celebrity's account with a blue checkmark.
  • After submitting the required documents, he was verified as a legitimate user.
Context #3 | Noun

general

A process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.

Synonyms

authentication, check, confirmation, validation

Examples of usage

  • The verification of the data was crucial for the research findings.
  • The verification process ensures the security of online transactions.

Translations

Translations of the word "verify" in other languages:

🇵🇹 verificar

🇮🇳 सत्यापित करना

🇩🇪 überprüfen

🇮🇩 memverifikasi

🇺🇦 перевіряти

🇵🇱 weryfikować

🇯🇵 確認する(かくにんする)

🇫🇷 vérifier

🇪🇸 verificar

🇹🇷 doğrulamak

🇰🇷 확인하다

🇸🇦 التحقق

🇨🇿 ověřit

🇸🇰 overiť

🇨🇳 验证 (yànzhèng)

🇸🇮 preveriti

🇮🇸 staðfesta

🇰🇿 тексеру

🇬🇪 შემოწმება

🇦🇿 yoxlamaq

🇲🇽 verificar

Etymology

The word 'verify' originated from the Latin word 'verificare', which means 'to make sure'. Over time, it evolved to its current meaning of confirming the accuracy or truth of something. The concept of verification is essential in various fields, including security, social media, and general validation processes.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,745 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.