verb (verifies, verifying, verified, verified)
1 to check that sth is true or accurate:
[VN] We have no way of verifying his story. * [Vthat] Please verify that there is sufficient memory available before loading the program. * [Vwh-] I'll leave you to verify whether these claims are true.
2 to show or say that sth is true or accurate
SYNCONFIRM:
[VN] Her version of events was verified by neighbours. [also Vthat]
verifiable adjective:
a verifiable fact / statement
verification noun [U]:
the verification of hypotheses
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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