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
Having a smart structure for AI verification is going to become increasingly critical as the technology performs more and more tasks, outpacing the ability of humans to verify all the work.
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Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 16 June 2026
The rule for next year is more ambitious than in past years, with changes to how plans are designed, eligibility verification, and adjustments needed to implement congressional legislation, along with technical updates.
—Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Some sites require email verification.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Voting Members who do not opt-in, miss the selection window, or do not meet the verification requirements will receive the standard 10/3 voting ballot.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 June 2026
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Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 16 June 2026
The rule for next year is more ambitious than in past years, with changes to how plans are designed, eligibility verification, and adjustments needed to implement congressional legislation, along with technical updates.
—Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Some sites require email verification.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Voting Members who do not opt-in, miss the selection window, or do not meet the verification requirements will receive the standard 10/3 voting ballot.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for verification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verification
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One major concern is that people may mistake temporary symptom relief for proof that an ineffective treatment truly works.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Last week, attorneys and advocates sent a demand letter to Chief Judge William McConico arguing the court should require landlords to show proof of a valid certificate of compliance in eviction cases.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The Senate is supposed to vet cabinet positions, but the president's decision to block the confirmation of a full-time official denies them this constitutional responsibility, McDaniel says.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
18 June 2026
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Before the 11th-hour intervention, Clayton was expected to sail to confirmation as soon as Thursday, in what would have been a significant victory for Senate Republicans, who moved at a rapid clip to fast-track his nomination.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The team’s charter flight from Mexico to Miami Sunday night was delayed a few hours due to missing documentation.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Investigators are expected to move the wreckage to a secure location for further examination after initial on-site documentation is complete.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Humpback whale song has previously been connected between whales between Omani and Indian coasts, Luban’s long journey is first direct evidence of an ASHW crossing the Arabian Sea.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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At a hearing last month, Carro ruled that a gun and notebook that prosecutors said linked Mangione to the killing could be used as evidence against him.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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“Verification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verification. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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