verification
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ə noun
1.
the act of verifying.
2.
the state of being verified.
3.
evidence that establishes or confirms the accuracy or truth of something: We could find no verification for his fantastic claims.
4.
a formal assertion of the truth of something, as by oath or affidavit.
5.
the process of research, examination, etc., required to prove or establish authenticity or validity.
Origin:
1515–25; < Medieval Latin vērificātiōn (stem of vērificātiō), equivalent to vērificāt(us) (past participle of vērificāre; see verify, -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
1515–25; < Medieval Latin vērificātiōn (stem of vērificātiō), equivalent to vērificāt(us) (past participle of vērificāre; see verify, -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
Related forms
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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verification (ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | establishment of the correctness of a theory, fact, etc |
| 2. | evidence that provides proof of an assertion, theory, etc |
| 3. | law |
| a. (formerly) a short affidavit at the end of a pleading stating the pleader's readiness to prove his assertions | |
| b. confirmatory evidence | |
| 'verificative | |
| —adj | |
| 'verificatory | |
| —adj | |
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verification definition
The process of determining whether or not the products of a given phase in the life-cycle fulfil a set of established requirements.
Example sentences
Then the pilot in command can communicate with the ground to get verification where the air marshals are seated and who they are.
Don't get me wrong on this, but perhaps there is another way of identification and verification yt dx.
If as you say multiple universes are by definition not subject to verification then it is not empirical.
Background verification must be completed before employment can begin.
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