as in proof
the act or process of showing that something is true, real, or accurate
She asked for verification of his identity.
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Recent Examples of verification
Creators who donate, in tiers starting at $280 per year and going up to $12,000 a year, would receive a set of perks including a boost to their content and a verification badge on their profile.
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Angela Yang, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
But there has been no verification of these tapes being shared online.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Nor are they equipped for the number of background checks, credential checks and certification verification required in specific industries.
—Ryan Lawler, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
It is understood that the data included such highly sensitive information as the primary account number of the credit cards concerned, along with expiration dates and the card verification value, CVV2, security code.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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Angela Yang, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
But there has been no verification of these tapes being shared online.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Nor are they equipped for the number of background checks, credential checks and certification verification required in specific industries.
—Ryan Lawler, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
It is understood that the data included such highly sensitive information as the primary account number of the credit cards concerned, along with expiration dates and the card verification value, CVV2, security code.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for verification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verification
Noun
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The affidavit drew attention to various outlets who caught on to the inaccuracies present in Jane Doe’s story as proof that there wasn’t a real case against JAY-Z.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Beyond that, the deal is more proof that Pittsburgh isn’t necessarily punting on next season, either.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has not yet set a date for a confirmation hearing.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2025
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This week, on Thursday, March 13, his friend, Dr. David Weldon, will face a confirmation hearing in the Senate to lead the CDC.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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If acceptable documentation was not provided, the commissioner ordered deportation.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Mar. 2025
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These militant and self-organized practices often left behind only scant documentation.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Witnesses and suspects had died, and evidence was gone.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
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Just in time for the spring selling season, there is evidence that the rate of home price increases is slowing down, and one reason is there are more homes for sale.—
Jill Schlesinger,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Verification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verification. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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