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
Algorithms tend to prioritize profiles based on developed markets, and verification systems rarely account for the nuances of African educational institutions or work history.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 10 July 2025
The scammers could also use your account to scam others out of money with the same verification ruse for passengers and drivers.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Airplane travelers will still go through multiple layers of screening including identity verification, screening of carry-on luggage and individual screening — all without needing to take their shoes off.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
Nineteen forms were required for all new employees and, later, an electronic verification system.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 10 July 2025
The scammers could also use your account to scam others out of money with the same verification ruse for passengers and drivers.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Airplane travelers will still go through multiple layers of screening including identity verification, screening of carry-on luggage and individual screening — all without needing to take their shoes off.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
Nineteen forms were required for all new employees and, later, an electronic verification system.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for verification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verification
Noun
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The memo also contains a link to about 11 hours of footage of Epstein in his cell released as proof of his suicide—which quickly faced more scrutiny after viewers realized about a minute of footage was missing.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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It’s bottled at cask strength of 109.3 proof, which is high but not overpowering.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 July 2025
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At his confirmation hearing, Acosta initially defended his handling of the original case.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Popular Science has reached out to Sotheby’s for confirmation of the sale price.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
16 July 2025
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As reported in Harvard Business Review, U.S. physicians spend 34% to 55% of their workday on documentation and EHR reviews—cutting into face time with patients and weakening the patient-provider relationship.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Mesa’s Parks and Recreation Department’s overtime authorization process requires direct supervisor approval and documentation of justification, according to the city.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Yet this evidence still isn't reflected in standard care.—
Ashley Austin,
Time,
20 July 2025
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In this way, the executive order opens the door to reshaping science to fit policy goals rather than allowing policy to be guided by the best available evidence.—
David Michaels,
The Atlantic,
20 July 2025
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“Verification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verification. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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