verifiable

adjective

ver·​i·​fi·​able ˌver-ə-ˈfī-ə-bəl How to pronounce verifiable (audio)
: capable of being verified
verifiableness noun

Examples of verifiable in a Sentence

we're not sure whether that's a verifiable hypothesis you need a verifiable letter from your doctor to file a claim for short-term disability
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Smith’s deal highlights how, in today’s unmistakably commercialized era of college sports, universities are explicitly prioritizing revenue over all other forms of verifiable success. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 July 2025 To thrive in the post-SEO world, firms must pivot from chasing algorithms to building verifiable authority. Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025 This small distillery owned by Diageo is nestled on the west coast of Scotland, and its latest release is a verifiable sherry bomb exclusive to the U.S. that is worth seeking out. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 June 2025 Enrolling kids in school or getting a driver’s license requires a verifiable address. Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for verifiable

Word History

Etymology

verify + -able

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of verifiable was in 1593

Cite this Entry

“Verifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/verifiable. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

verifiable

adjective
ver·​i·​fi·​able ˈver-ə-ˌfī-ə-bəl How to pronounce verifiable (audio)
: able to be verified
verifiably
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adverb
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