verify
verb
ver·i·fy
ˈver-ə-ˌfī 
verified; verifying
1
: to establish the truth, accuracy, or reality of
verify the claim
2
: to confirm or substantiate in law by oath
Examples of verify in a Sentence
She verified her flight number.
He verified that the item was in stock.
Can you verify whether I am scheduled to work or not?
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His accusation couldn’t be verified in public records.
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The Marshall Project, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2025
In today's threat landscape, verifying identities isn't enough.
—Chris Bowen, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a statement emphasizing the importance of verifying contact information, including phone numbers and websites, before making any donations, warning that scam artists are using sophisticated methods to manipulate caller ID and other identifying details.
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Until this can be verified, the City Council must not come close to making any final decision.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
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The Marshall Project, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2025
In today's threat landscape, verifying identities isn't enough.
—Chris Bowen, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a statement emphasizing the importance of verifying contact information, including phone numbers and websites, before making any donations, warning that scam artists are using sophisticated methods to manipulate caller ID and other identifying details.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Until this can be verified, the City Council must not come close to making any final decision.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for verify
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“Verify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/verify. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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verify
verb
ver·i·fy
ˈver-ə-ˌfī
verified; verifying
: to prove or check the truth, accuracy, or reality of
verify the claim
Legal Definition
verify
transitive verb
ver·i·fy
ˈver-ə-ˌfī
verified; verifying
1
: to confirm or substantiate by oath, affidavit, or deposition
verify a motion
2
: to establish the truth, accuracy, or reality of
Etymology
Anglo-French verifier, from Medieval Latin verificare, from Latin verus true + -ficare to make
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