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verb (used with object), -fied, -fy·ing.
1.
to prove the truth of, as by evidence or testimony; confirm; substantiate: Events verified his prediction.
2.
to ascertain the truth or correctness of, as by examination, research, or comparison: to verify a spelling.
3.
to act as ultimate proof or evidence of; serve to confirm.
4.
Law.
a.
to prove or confirm (an allegation).
b.
to state to be true, especially in legal use, formally or upon oath.
Origin:
1275–1325; Middle English verifien < Middle French verifier < Medieval Latin vērificāre, equivalent to vēri-, combining form of vērus true + -ficāre -fy
1275–1325; Middle English verifien < Middle French verifier < Medieval Latin vērificāre, equivalent to vēri-, combining form of vērus true + -ficāre -fy
Related forms
ver·i·fi·a·bil·i·ty, ver·i·fi·a·ble·ness, noun
ver·i·fi·a·ble, adjective
ver·i·fi·er, noun
non·ver·i·fi·a·ble, adjective
pre·ver·i·fy, verb (used with object), -fied, -fy·ing.
EXPANDre·ver·i·fy, verb (used with object), -fied, -fy·ing.
un·ver·i·fi·a·bil·i·ty, noun
un·ver·i·fi·able, adjective
COLLAPSESynonyms
2. authenticate, validate.
2. authenticate, validate.
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early 14c., from O.Fr. verifier, from M.L. verificare "make true," from L. verus "true" (see very) + root of facere "to make" (see factitious).
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