re-verify

re-ver·i·fy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rey ver-uh-fahy]
- /reɪ ˈvɛr əˌfaɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rey ver-uh-fahy]
- /reɪ ˈvɛr əˌfaɪ/

Definitions of re-verify word

verb with object re-verify to prove the truth of, as by evidence or testimony; confirm; substantiate: Events verified his prediction. 1
verb with object re-verify to ascertain the truth or correctness of, as by examination, research, or comparison: to verify a spelling. 1
verb with object re-verify to act as ultimate proof or evidence of; serve to confirm. 1
verb with object re-verify Law. to prove or confirm (an allegation). to state to be true, especially in legal use, formally or upon oath. 1

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Origin of re-verify

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English verifien < Middle French verifier < Medieval Latin vērificāre, equivalent to vēri-, combining form of vērus true + -ficāre -fy

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Parts of speech for Re-verify

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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re-verify popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".