as in proof
the act or process of showing that something is true, real, or accurate
She asked for verification of his identity.
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Recent Examples of verification
Include photos of the device's bottom for verification.
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Authorities warn of new DMV scam texts Texas governor signs law to enforce age verification on Apple, Google app stores
Quality of essays: What did the study find?
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 June 2025
When the verification process is complete, a voter does not have to show their identification when voting in person.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
Butler: There are steps in terms of cross-checks and identity verification.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 18 June 2025
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Authorities warn of new DMV scam texts Texas governor signs law to enforce age verification on Apple, Google app stores
Quality of essays: What did the study find?
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 June 2025
When the verification process is complete, a voter does not have to show their identification when voting in person.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
Butler: There are steps in terms of cross-checks and identity verification.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verification
Noun
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If your content lacks depth, nuance, or proof of expertise, it gets filtered out or flattened into generic responses.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The study did not establish proof that naps directly affect the risk of death.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Two more have been recommended for confirmation but are awaiting that vote, and another nominee was rejected by the Senate earlier this year.—
Stacey Barchenger,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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In 2022, the most recent year data is available in the monitoring report, Ohio had both the highest sightings and confirmations of black bears on record.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
8 July 2025
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Immigrants residing in the country illegally and legally, with valid documentation such as green cards and visas, have been detained.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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The audits reviewed agency compliance with Evers' order, noting any inconsistent enforcement or documentation of DEI policies and practices.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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That conclusion is also supported by video evidence of the prison unit where Epstein was housed.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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In October 2005, a Finnish court acquitted Gustafsson, ruling the evidence against him was too weak and inconsistent.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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“Verification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verification. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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