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veri·fy (verə fī′)

transitive verb verified -·fied′, verifying -·fy′·ing

  1. to prove to be true by demonstration, evidence, or testimony; confirm or substantiate
  2. to test or check the accuracy or correctness of, as by investigation, comparison with a standard, or reference to the facts
  3. Law
    1. to add a verification to (a pleading)
    2. to affirm on oath

Etymology: ME verifien < MFr verifier < ML verificare, to make true < L verus, true (see very) + -ficare, -fy

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