verify

confirm / validate / authenticate / prove

Transitive Verb

past: verifiedpp: verifieding: verifying

This term carries a strong connotation of officialdom and precision, often appearing in legal, technical, or administrative contexts. It implies a rigorous process of cross-referencing a claim against a trusted source or a set of specifications to eliminate doubt. In software engineering and systems design, the word takes on a specific technical meaning regarding the correctness of a product. It focuses on whether the system was built according to the design requirements, distinguishing it from validation, which asks if the right system was built for the user.

Meanings

Transitive Verb

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To establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something by using evidence or checking a source.

"The bank needs to verify your identity before opening the account."

Transitive Verb

[~ something]

To prove that something is true or accurate through a formal process of testing or examination.

"The scientists are working to verify the results of the experiment."

Transitive Verb

[~ something]

To check that a system or piece of software performs its intended functions correctly according to specifications.

"The engineering team must verify the code before the software is deployed."

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