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Third Person
verifies
Present Participle
verifying
Past Tense
verified
Past Participle
verified
1
to formally confirm that something is true or accurate
transitive
- The bank will verify your identity by asking for identification documents and signatures.
- He is verifying the authenticity of the artwork with an expert.
- She verifies the information provided by the client during the intake process.
- The technician verifies the accuracy of the measurements before recording them.
- The inspector verified that all safety regulations were followed during the construction project.
2
to examine the truth or accuracy of something
transitive
- The software automatically verifies the integrity of the downloaded files.
- The manager asked the team to verify the client's payment status before processing the order.
- Jane had to verify her identity with a photo ID at the bank.
3
to check or confirm that something is correct by examining it carefully or comparing it to facts or a standard
transitive
- The scientist verified the experiment’s results against established theories.
- He verified the accuracy of the data by comparing it with the original source.
- The scientist verified the results by repeating the experiment.
- The technician verified the accuracy of the measurements before proceeding.
Synonyms:
4
to confirm or support a statement by swearing it is true, usually in a legal document
transitive
- He verified his testimony by swearing to it in front of a notary.
- The witness verified the statement with an official affidavit.
- The document was verified by the defendant through an affidavit.
- The officer verified the report by swearing to its accuracy in a legal form.
- The contract was verified by both parties through sworn affidavits.