as in proof
the act or process of showing that something is true, real, or accurate
She asked for verification of his identity.
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Recent Examples of verification
This included 13,000 selfies and pieces of photo ID submitted for account verification, as well as 59,000 images from users’ posts, comments, and direct messages.
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PC Magazine, 27 July 2025
In its statement, Tea reported that about 72,000 images were leaked online, including 13,000 images of selfies or photo identification that users submitted during account verification.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 July 2025
In Bluesky’s case, the age verification process started by being asked to enter my email address.
—Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
This explosion creates a huge demand for verification services.
—Calum Chace, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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PC Magazine, 27 July 2025
In its statement, Tea reported that about 72,000 images were leaked online, including 13,000 images of selfies or photo identification that users submitted during account verification.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 July 2025
In Bluesky’s case, the age verification process started by being asked to enter my email address.
—Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
This explosion creates a huge demand for verification services.
—Calum Chace, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for verification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verification
Noun
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Separately, Burke said there is a growing popularity with e-motorcycles, which require the rider to have a driver’s license, proof of insurance, and state registration.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Over 15 million votes have already been cast by fans across partner teams—proof that this is not speculative hype but a mainstream trend.—
Julian La Picque,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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At his confirmation hearing, Acosta initially defended his handling of the original case.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Popular Science has reached out to Sotheby’s for confirmation of the sale price.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
16 July 2025
Noun
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As reported in Harvard Business Review, U.S. physicians spend 34% to 55% of their workday on documentation and EHR reviews—cutting into face time with patients and weakening the patient-provider relationship.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Mesa’s Parks and Recreation Department’s overtime authorization process requires direct supervisor approval and documentation of justification, according to the city.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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To date, she is believed to have been abducted, but extensive investigations have failed to uncover any concrete evidence as to what happened or where her remains could be.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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The one thing that prompted me to investigate further, however, was the evidence.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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“Verification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verification. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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