verifiable

adjective

ver·​i·​fi·​able ˌver-ə-ˈfī-ə-bəl How to pronounce verifiable (audio)
Synonyms of verifiablenext
: capable of being verified
verifiableness noun

Examples of verifiable in a Sentence

we're not sure whether that's a verifiable hypothesis you need a verifiable letter from your doctor to file a claim for short-term disability
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Every delegation from a human to an agent, or from an agent to a subagent, must now be recorded as a distinct, cryptographically verifiable relationship, creating what amounts to a dynamic and auditable chain of command. Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026 Two Chinese defense companies have issued vague statements that together point to a possible new long-distance shooting record, although neither has provided technical specifications or independently verifiable data. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026 This piece stood out because it was rooted in facts, documentation, and verifiable public information rather than political theatrics or partisan outrage. Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 15 May 2026 But during a time when Detroit officials had verifiable data on formerly vacant homes and buildings being redeveloped into housing, they were frustrated that Census population estimates did not align with local data. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for verifiable

Word History

Etymology

verify + -able

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of verifiable was in 1593

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“Verifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/verifiable. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

verifiable

adjective
ver·​i·​fi·​able ˈver-ə-ˌfī-ə-bəl How to pronounce verifiable (audio)
: able to be verified
verifiably
-blē
adverb
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