verify
Pronunciation: [ˈvɛrɪfaɪ]
Word
Context: "information"
(verb) to check if something is true or correct. It’s like making sure that a story you heard is real or that your answers on a test are right.
Example
I will verify the details of the event before I tell everyone about it.
Example
She didn't verify the answers, so some of them were wrong.
Example
Can you verify if this information is accurate?
Context: "security"
(verb) to confirm someone's identity or to make sure they have permission for something. This can happen when someone shows a badge to enter a secure place.
Example
The guard will verify your identity before letting you in.
Example
They couldn't verify his identity without the proper documents.
Example
How does the system verify a person's identity?
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