Definition

1. Noun:
   • The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something: "Verification" refers to the act of checking or proving that something is true, correct, or as claimed.
   • Evidence that provides confirmation or proof: "Verification" can also refer to the result or evidence that serves to confirm a fact, hypothesis, or statement.

Usage

• Verification is an uncountable noun when referring to the general process or concept.
• It is a countable noun when referring to a specific instance or piece of evidence that confirms something.
• Common collocations include: (e.g., verification of identity), , , .

Examples

• As a process:
  • The bank requires identity verification before opening an account.
  • The experiment is subject to independent verification by other scientists.
• As evidence/proof:
  • The signed document served as verification of the agreement.
  • We are awaiting verification of the data from the research team.

Advanced Usage

• In law: A formal affidavit attached to a statement confirming its truth.
  • The petition was submitted with the necessary verification.
• In philosophy and science: The process of testing a hypothesis against empirical evidence.
  • The theory is strong but awaits experimental verification.
• In computing/security: The process of ensuring a user, system, or piece of data is authentic.
  • Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of verification.

Variants and Related Words

• Verify (verb): To prove, confirm, or check the truth or accuracy of something.
  • Please verify your email address by clicking the link.
• Verifiable (adjective): Capable of being verified or proven true.
  • The claim is not supported by any verifiable evidence.
• Verifier (noun): A person or system that performs verification.
  • The software acts as a certificate verifier.

Synonyms

• Confirmation: The action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed.
• Validation: The action of checking or proving the validity or accuracy of something.
• Authentication: The process or action of proving something to be true, genuine, or valid.
• Corroboration: Evidence which confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding.

Antonyms

• Refutation: The action of proving a statement or theory to be wrong or false.
• Disproof: Evidence that establishes that something is false.
• Falsification: The action of altering information or evidence so as to mislead.

Related Phrases

• Proof of concept: Evidence, typically derived from an experiment or pilot project, which demonstrates that a design concept, business proposal, etc., is feasible.
  • The prototype was a successful proof of concept.
• Due diligence: A comprehensive appraisal of a business undertaken by a prospective buyer, especially to establish its assets and liabilities and evaluate its commercial potential. More broadly, reasonable steps taken to verify facts.
  • The investors conducted due diligence before the acquisition.

Noun

1. (law) an affidavit attached to a statement confirming the truth of that statement
2. additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
   • fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory