Meaning & Definition of Verify in English
English⟶
Verify
/vɛrəfaɪ/
verb
1. Confirm the truth of
- "Please verify that the doors are closed"
- "Verify a claim"
synonym:
- verify
2. Check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
- "Are you controlling for the temperature?"
synonym:
- control,
- verify
3. Attach or append a legal verification to (a pleading or petition)
synonym:
- verify
4. To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
- "Before god i swear i am innocent"
synonym:
- affirm,
- verify,
- assert,
- avow,
- aver,
- swan,
- swear
Examples of using
Can anyone verify that?
Aristotle maintained that women have fewer teeth than men; although he was twice married, it never occurred to him to verify this statement by examining his wives' mouths.