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Verified - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

verified

/ˈvɛrəˌfaɪd/ /ˈvɛrɪfaɪd/

Definition:

Confirmed as true, accurate, or genuine through evidence or investigation.

Synonyms:

confirmed, validated, authenticated, substantiated

Part of Speech:

adjective, verb (past tense)

Antonyms:

unverified, falsified

Common Collocations:

verified information, verified account, verified source, verified identity

Derivatives:

verifiable, verification, verifier

Usage Tips:

Use "verified" to describe something proven true; often used in formal or technical contexts like documents or accounts.

Common Phrases:

verified by experts, double-verified, verified and approved

Etymology:

From Latin "verificare," meaning "to make true," combining "verus" (true) and "facere" (to make).

Examples:

  • 1. The email was verified before sending the link.
  • 2. Her credentials are verified by the university.
  • 3. The news story was verified by multiple sources.
  • 4. He checked the verified facts before publishing the report.

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