verifying

Variant of verify

verify Definition

veri·fy (ver′ə fī′)

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

to prove to be true by demonstration, evidence, or testimony; confirm or substantiate
to test or check the accuracy or correctness of, as by investigation, comparison with a standard, or reference to the facts
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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verifying Synonyms

verification, proving, substantiating, corroborating, authenticating, validating, confirming, testing, checking; see also confirmation 1.

verifying Usage Examples

Object

signature: The Spanish notary has a more elevated role than just verifying signatures.

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