verify

Universal Words 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