Verify

Definition

To make sure or demonstrate that something is true, accurate, or justified.

Parts of Speech

• Verb

Pronunciation

American English:

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈvɛrɪˌfaɪ/
• Respelling: VER-uh-fy (where "VER" rhymes with "her," "uh" is a schwa sound like the 'a' in "sofa," and "fy" is pronounced like "fie")

British English:

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈvɛrɪfaɪ/
• Respelling: VER-uh-fy (similar to American English, but with the "VER" possibly being slightly shorter)

In both dialects, the primary difference lies in the subtle variations in the pronunciation of the first syllable "ver." The schwa sound ('ə') in the second syllable and the "fy" ending are pronounced similarly in both dialects.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French word "verifier", which originates from the Latin "vērificāre", a combination of "vērus" (true) and "facere" (to make).

Derivatives

• Verification
• Verifiable
• Verifier
• Verifiability
• Verified

Synonyms

• Confirm
• Validate
• Authenticate

Antonyms

• Falsify
• Refute
• Deny

Usage

• "You need to verify your email address before using the service."
• "The claims made in the article were later verified by experts."

Related Terms

• Confirm
• Authenticate
• Prove
• Validate
• Certify

Detailed Definition

Verb

• To Establish Truth: To establish the truth, accuracy, or reality of something, often through evidence or consultation with other sources.
• Example: The bank needs to verify the authenticity of the signature before processing the transaction.

• To Demonstrate Accuracy: To show or demonstrate something to be true or accurate.
• Example: The laboratory tests verified the product's effectiveness.

• To Confirm: To acknowledge the truth or legality of something; to confirm.
• Example: The witness verified the events that took place on that night.