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verify

ve·rify

UK/ˈvɛɹɪfaɪ/ US/ˈvɛrʌˌfaɪ/ fairly common

verb

1.

confirm the truth of

  • “Please verify that the doors are closed”
  • “verify a claim”
2.

verify or regulate by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard, of scientific experiments

  • “Are you controlling for the temperature?”
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4.

to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

  • “Before God I swear I am innocent”
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Origin

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

Phrases

  • voice verify

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