tr.v. ver·i·fied, ver·i·fy·ing, ver·i·fies 1. To demonstrate the truth or accuracy of, as by the presentation of evidence: experiments that verified the hypothesis. See Synonyms at confirm. 2. Law a. To attest to the truth of (something) formally or under oath. b. To make a formal verification in support of (a pleading). [Middle English verifien, from Old French verifier, from Medieval Latin vērificāre : Latin vērus, true; see wērə-o- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots + Latin -ficāre, -fy.] ver′i·fia·ble adj. ver′i·fia·bly adv. veri·fi′er n. |
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