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verification - 4 dictionary results

ver⋅i⋅fi⋅ca⋅tion

[ver-uh-fi-key-shuhn]
–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.
6. Law. a short confirmatory affidavit at the end of a pleading or petition.

Origin:
1515–25; < ML vērificātiōn (s. of vērificātiō), equiv. to vērificāt(us) (ptp. of vērificāre; see verify, -ate 1 ) + -iōn- -ion


ver⋅i⋅fi⋅ca⋅tive, ver⋅i⋅fi⋅ca⋅to⋅ry, adjective
ver·i·fi·ca·tion   (věr'ə-fĭ-kā'shən)   
n.  
  1. The act of verifying or the state of being verified.
    1. A confirmation of truth or authority.
    2. The evidence for such a confirmation.
    3. A formal assertion of validity.
  2. Law An affidavit that attests to the truth of a pleading.
ver'i·fi·ca'tive adj.

Main Entry: ver·i·fi·ca·tion
Pronunciation: "ver-&-f&-'kA-sh&n
Function: noun
1 : an act or process of verifying
2 : a sworn statement of truth or correctness verification signed by the defendant with the petition>

verification
The process of determining whether or not the products of a given phase in the life-cycle fulfil a set of established requirements.

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