verification

noun

ver·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌver-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

: the act or process of verifying : the state of being verified

Examples of verification in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, some online sellers do not strictly follow these rules and rely on only one method of customer location verification. —Aleksandra Bal, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025

Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2025

No enrollment process, income verification or paperwork are required, Rooth said. —Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025

This adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second form of verification, such as a code sent to your phone, in addition to your password. 4. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Medieval Latin vērificātiōn-, vērificātiō, from vērificāre "to verify" + Latin -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for verification

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Kids Definition

verification

noun

ver·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌver-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

: the act or process of verifying : the state of being verified

Legal Definition

verification

noun

ver·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌver-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

1

: an act or process of verifying

2

: a sworn statement of truth or correctness

submitted a verification signed by the defendant with the petition