verification Meaning & Definition
What Does Verification Mean?
As a noun, verification means The act or process of verifying. It is also used to mean The state of being verified.
Word Facts for Verification
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌvɛɹ.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ |
| Syllables | 5 |
| Synonyms | check, confirmation and substantiation |
| Plural | verifications |
Verification Definition (Noun)
- The act or process of verifying.
- The state of being verified.
- Confirmation; authentication.
The detective needs verification of your whereabouts last night.
- A formal phrase used in concluding a plea, to denote confirmation by evidence.
- The operation of testing the equation of a problem, to see whether it truly expresses the conditions of the problem.
Synonyms of Verification
Verification synonyms and antonyms →Verification in a Sentence
The detective needs verification of your whereabouts last night.
Word Forms & Grammar
verification (countable and uncountable, plural verifications)
Words That Rhyme With Verification
Origin of Verification
From Middle French verification (modern French vérification) or its etymon Medieval Latin vērificātiō.[1] By surface analysis, verificate + -ion.
Pronouncing Verification
Verification is pronounced /ˌvɛɹ.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ and has 5 syllables, with the main stress on the fourth syllable (keɪ).
Verification: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is verification?
Verification is a noun.
What is another word for verification?
Close synonyms of verification are check, confirmation and substantiation. See the full list of verification synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of verification?
The plural of verification is verifications.