— verifiability, verifiableness , n. — verifiable , adj. — verifier , n.
/ver"euh fuy'/ , v.t., verified, verifying .
1. to prove the truth of, as by evidence or testimony; confirm; substantiate: Events verified his prediction.
2. to ascertain the truth or correctness of, as by examination, research, or comparison: to verify a spelling.
3. to act as ultimate proof or evidence of; serve to confirm.
4. Law.
a. to prove or confirm (an allegation).
b. to state to be true, esp. in legal use, formally or upon oath.
[ 1275-1325; ME verifien verifier verificare, equiv. to veri-, comb. form of verus true + -ficare -FY ]
Syn. 2. authenticate, validate.