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verifying

 

[ vərɪfaɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

confirming accuracy

Verifying refers to the process of confirming the accuracy or truth of something. It is often used in the context of checking data, ensuring that information is correct, or validating claims.

Synonyms

ascertaining, checking, confirming, validating

Examples of usage

  • I am verifying the details of the report.
  • The software is verifying your login credentials.
  • She was busy verifying the facts before publishing the article.

Translations

Translations of the word "verifying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 verificando

🇮🇳 सत्यापन

🇩🇪 Überprüfung

🇮🇩 verifikasi

🇺🇦 перевірка

🇵🇱 weryfikacja

🇯🇵 確認

🇫🇷 vérification

🇪🇸 verificación

🇹🇷 doğrulama

🇰🇷 검증

🇸🇦 التحقق

🇨🇿 ověření

🇸🇰 overenie

🇨🇳 验证

🇸🇮 preverjanje

🇮🇸 staðfesting

🇰🇿 тексеру

🇬🇪 შეფასება

🇦🇿 təsdiq

🇲🇽 verificación

Etymology

The word 'verifying' is derived from the Middle English term 'verfien,' which comes from the Old French 'verifier.' The Old French term is based on the Latin 'verificare,' meaning 'to make true, to validate.' The root of the Latin term, 'verus,' means 'true,' while the suffix '-ficare' implies 'to make or do.' The evolution of the term reflects a growing need for precision and accuracy in various fields, particularly in law, science, and technology, where verification is crucial to establish the truth of claims or data.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,883, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.