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
Learner’s notesIn 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").