noun

verification

vair-ih-fih-KAY-shun/ˌverɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/

The process of checking that something is true or meets requirements.

The jeweler's verification compares the gemstone's facets with the certificate's precise diagram.

Verification: close view of a female jeweler's hands inspecting a gemstone with loupe, comparing its faceting to matching precise line diagram on a blank certificate.

Etymology

veriLatintrue

+ficLatinto make

+ationLatinact or process

The underlying idea of “making true” developed into establishing authenticity. Verification names that act of confirmation, including checking that a statement, quotation, or other item is correct.

In context

Dwarkesh Patel18:03

verification bottleneck: just the time it takes for people to look at code and figure out, is that actually something you want to accept into your production software?

AI researchers debate how close we are to recursive self-improvement

More examples

The editor requests independent verification of the reporter's claims.
Payment is delayed pending verification of the hours worked.
Final verification ensures that the equipment meets safety requirements.

Forms

verification · verifications

verify verb — To check that something is true or accurate.

verifiable adjective — Able to be checked for truth or accuracy.

Similar words

confirmation: Emphasizes establishing certainty rather than the checking process itself.
validation: Often emphasizes meeting requirements or being suitable for an intended use.
authentication: Specifically checks whether something is genuine or someone's identity is legitimate.