verification
Translation
verification, confirmation
Examples
The document requires verification.
The document requires verification.
We need identity verification for this account.
We need identity verification for this account.
Grammar Patterns
verification of sth. the process of checking sth. Verification of the facts is important.
identity/age verification checking who sb. is or their age We need identity verification for this account.
Similar Words
Synonyms: confirmation, validation, authentication, proof
Etymology
From Latin 'verificare', 'to make true' (verus 'true' + facere 'to make'). The '-ation' suffix denotes a process or result.
Memory Tips
'Veri-' means truth (like in 'verdict'). 'Verification' is the process of making sure something is true.