English Explanatory Dictionary

verify

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To substantiate or prove the truth of something.
  2. To confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something.
  3. To affirm something formally, under oath.

Pronunciation

/ˈvɛɹɪfaɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-verify.wav

Word forms

verify verifies verifying verified

Etymology

From Old French verifier (French: vérifier), from Medieval Latin vērificāre (“make true”), from Latin vērus (“true”) + faciō (“do, make”); see -fy.

Derived words

reverify self-verified unverified verifiable verification voice verify
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