verified
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Definition
Adjective: 1. Confirmed as true or accurate; having been subjected to and passed a process of verification: Describes a statement, claim, fact, or piece of information whose truth, authenticity, or accuracy has been established through evidence, investigation, or a formal checking procedure.
Usage
The adjective "verified" is used to describe nouns, indicating they have been proven correct. It often precedes the noun it modifies (e.g., a verified account, verified facts) or follows a linking verb like "is," "was," or "has been." * It is commonly used in formal, academic, journalistic, and technical contexts to lend credibility. * On social media platforms, a "verified" badge indicates an account's authenticity has been confirmed by the platform.
Examples
- The journalist only published information from verified sources.
- Before making the payment, ensure the recipient's details are verified.
- This is a verified report of the incident, not just a rumor.
- The laboratory results have been verified by an independent team.
Advanced Usage
- "Independently verified": Verified by a separate, unbiased party, adding a higher degree of credibility.
- The election results were independently verified by international observers.
- "Verified by": Used to specify the agent or method of verification.
- The signature was verified by a handwriting expert.
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 we sent.
- Verifiable (adjective): Capable of being verified.
- A scientific hypothesis must be verifiable through experimentation.
- Verification (noun): The process of verifying or the state of being verified.
- The verification of your identity is required to open an account.
Synonyms
- Confirmed
- Authenticated
- Validated
- Certified
- Substantiated
Antonyms
- Unverified
- Unconfirmed
- Alleged
- Unsubstantiated
Adjective
- proved to be true
- a verified claim