Synonyms for

Verifying

Verb / ˈverʌˌfaɪɪŋ / Another word for verifying — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To prove or confirm the truth or accuracy of something.

Synonyms & similar words

confirmative corroboratory swan verificatory validatory swear affirm assert corroborative verify aver substantiative substantiating avow confirming confirmatory collateral validating control confirming validating corroborating substantiating attesting certifying authenticating endorsing approving justifying checking ensuring ascertaining establishing vouching affirming proving ratifying upholding witnessing

Example sentences

  1. I am verifying the spelling of a word in the dictionary.
  2. The teacher is verifying that the students completed their homework.
  3. The bank is verifying the identity of the person before giving them a loan.
  4. The scientist is verifying the results of their experiments.
  5. The police officer is verifying the person's driver's license.

Quotes

  • "The truth does not become more true by virtue of the fact that the entire world agrees with it, nor less so even if the whole world disagrees with it." - Maimonides
  • "The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge." - Stephen Hawking
  • "I have never let my schooling interfere with my education." - Mark Twain

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