Associations to the word «Verify»

Wiktionary

VERIFY, verb. (transitive) To substantiate or prove the truth of something
VERIFY, verb. (transitive) To confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something
VERIFY, verb. (transitive) (legal) To affirm something formally, under oath

Dictionary definition

VERIFY, verb. Confirm the truth of; "Please verify that the doors are closed"; "verify a claim".
VERIFY, verb. Check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard; "Are you controlling for the temperature?".
VERIFY, verb. Attach or append a legal verification to (a pleading or petition).
VERIFY, verb. To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent".

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle