verify
/ˈvɛɹɪfaɪ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: verifies · verifying
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To substantiate or prove the truth of something.
Verb
Examples
"It is early to judge," he remarked, after stopping the car in order to verify the name on the brass plate, "but, upon my word, Max, I really think that our ghost might have discovered more appropriate quarters."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something.
Verb
Examples
In comparison, it takes about a minute to save, rewind and manually verify a similar file on a cassette.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “verify” mean?
To substantiate or prove the truth of something.
Is “verify” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.