verify
UK: ˈver.ɪ.faɪ | US: ˈver.ə.faɪ
vt. to confirm the truth or accuracy of something
vt. to establish the authenticity of a document or claim
vt. (computing) to check the integrity of data or code
verify = ver<true> + ify<to make>
- ver (from Latin verus, meaning "true")
- ify (a verb-forming suffix from Latin -ficare, meaning "to make")
Etymology Origin:
The word "verify" originates from Latin verificare, combining verus (true) and -ficare (to make). It entered Middle English via Old French verifier, retaining the core idea of "making something true" or confirming its validity. The suffix -ify is a common English tool for creating verbs (e.g., "simplify," "clarify"), emphasizing action. Over time, "verify" expanded from general truth-checking to specialized uses in law, science, and computing.
The bank will verify your identity before approving the loan.
Scientists must verify their results through repeated experiments.
Please verify the spelling of your email address.
The software automatically verifies the integrity of downloaded files.
Historical documents were used to verify the king’s lineage.