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
Travelers who do not have a REAL ID-compliant form of identification should allow extra time for identity verification and additional screening.
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Harley Walls, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
Those stations provided verification that bears were taken legally and were also monitored independently by animal-welfare volunteers, who were credited by environmental groups with helping to stop the hunt early.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 May 2025
Use policy-as-code frameworks to codify industry standards, enabling continuous verification.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The bill would require such reviews every six months for expansion enrollees, a requirement that would add significant work to the county’s verification workers.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
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Harley Walls, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
Those stations provided verification that bears were taken legally and were also monitored independently by animal-welfare volunteers, who were credited by environmental groups with helping to stop the hunt early.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 May 2025
Use policy-as-code frameworks to codify industry standards, enabling continuous verification.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The bill would require such reviews every six months for expansion enrollees, a requirement that would add significant work to the county’s verification workers.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verification
Noun
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Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final is proof that’s not the case.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The foundations of human persuasion are well-documented, perhaps most famously by Dr. Robert Cialdini, who outlined principles like reciprocity, scarcity, authority, commitment and consistency, liking, and social proof.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, arrives for a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing in Dirksen building on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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When The Athletic asked for confirmation, the customer service representative stated that this was an original without any restorations.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Start with simple documentation that covers: How often the family or team meets Who reviews or approves decisions What the escalation path looks like when things get stuck This kind of alignment often takes the form of a short family charter.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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After returning home, Jarrett and colleagues combined their data with historical documentation and cultural knowledge.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
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The video is likely to be used by both prosecutors and defense attorneys as evidence in Dugan's criminal case.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
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The British narrative drama was an expose of the scandal that engulfed the nation’s Post Office system in the early aughts, and law enforcement’s ruthless pursuit of everyday people despite evidence of their innocence.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
2 June 2025
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“Verification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verification. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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