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noun

verification

veh-ruh-fih-KAY-shuhn
noun
1
The act of confirming that something is true, accurate, or genuine.
"The bank required verification of her identity before opening the account."
"The software runs a verification check before installing updates."

How to Use Verification

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In plain EnglishThe process of proving or checking that something is genuine or correct.

Common pairings
identity verification email verification verification process

Word Forms

verifications plural

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Etymology

From Medieval Latin verificatio, built from verus ("true") and facere ("to make").

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