Verify

ˈverəˌfī

Meaning & Definition

verb
To confirm the truth or accuracy of something.
The scientist had to verify the results of the experiment before publishing the findings.
To check or test the accuracy of something.
Please verify your account details before proceeding with the transaction.
To provide evidence to support the truth of something.
The detective needed to verify the witness's alibi in order to solve the case.
To authenticate someone's identity or credentials.
The bank will verify your identity before allowing access to your account.

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin 'verificare' meaning to make true.

Common Phrases and Expressions

verify your identity:
To confirm who you are, usually for security purposes.
verify the information:
To check if the details provided are true or accurate.
verify the results:
To confirm the findings of an experiment or study.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

To check or confirm something informally.
I’ll verify that before we go ahead with the plan.
To give something a thumbs-up as accurate.
Yeah, I can verify that’s true, no doubt.