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
Creators who donate, in tiers starting at $280 per year and going up to $12,000 a year, would receive a set of perks including a boost to their content and a verification badge on their profile.
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Angela Yang, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
But there has been no verification of these tapes being shared online.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Nor are they equipped for the number of background checks, credential checks and certification verification required in specific industries.
—Ryan Lawler, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
It is understood that the data included such highly sensitive information as the primary account number of the credit cards concerned, along with expiration dates and the card verification value, CVV2, security code.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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Angela Yang, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
But there has been no verification of these tapes being shared online.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Nor are they equipped for the number of background checks, credential checks and certification verification required in specific industries.
—Ryan Lawler, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
It is understood that the data included such highly sensitive information as the primary account number of the credit cards concerned, along with expiration dates and the card verification value, CVV2, security code.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for verification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verification
Noun
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The affidavit drew attention to various outlets who caught on to the inaccuracies present in Jane Doe’s story as proof that there wasn’t a real case against JAY-Z.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Beyond that, the deal is more proof that Pittsburgh isn’t necessarily punting on next season, either.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In his confirmation hearings, Bongino's boss Patel promised his GOP hostages that the deputy director would be a career FBI officer, not a podcaster who hasn't worked in law enforcement of any kind in 13 years.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Last week, Kennedy vowed to investigate the childhood vaccine schedule that prevents measles, polio and other dangerous diseases, despite promises not to change it during his confirmation hearings.—
Amanda Seitz,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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If acceptable documentation was not provided, the commissioner ordered deportation.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Mar. 2025
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These militant and self-organized practices often left behind only scant documentation.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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After the panel of six men and six women was selected, the attorneys moved on to picking six alternate jurors who would hear the evidence but would not deliberate on the verdict unless one of the regular jurors was not able to participate.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Hochman announced Friday he's asked the court to deny the brothers' habeas corpus petition, arguing the new evidence isn't credible or admissible.—
Matt Gutman,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Verification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verification. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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