verification
evidence that establishes or confirms the accuracy or truth of something: We could find no verification for his fantastic claims.
a formal assertion of the truth of something, as by oath or affidavit.
the process of research, examination, etc., required to prove or establish authenticity or validity.
Law. a short confirmatory affidavit at the end of a pleading or petition.
Origin of verification
1Other words from verification
- ver·i·fi·ca·tive, ver·i·fi·ca·to·ry, adjective
- non·ver·i·fi·ca·tion, noun
- pre·ver·i·fi·ca·tion, noun
- re·ver·i·fi·ca·tion, noun
- un·ver·i·fi·ca·tive, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for verification
/ (ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən) /
establishment of the correctness of a theory, fact, etc
evidence that provides proof of an assertion, theory, etc
law
(formerly) a short affidavit at the end of a pleading stating the pleader's readiness to prove his assertions
confirmatory evidence
Derived forms of verification
- verificative or verificatory, adjective
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