Definitions

1. verb

to confirm the accuracy or truth of something; to check or confirm the authenticity of something

“The police officer had to verify the suspect’s identity before taking him in.”

2. verb

to confirm or support the existence or occurrence of something

“The new data helped to verify the scientist’s theory.”

3. noun

the act of confirming or checking the accuracy or truth of something

“The process of verifying the results took several hours.”

4. noun

a statement or piece of information that has been confirmed or checked to be true or accurate

“The verification of the company’s financial reports took several days.”