verifies

ver·i·fy

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ver-uh-fahy]
- /ˈvɛr əˌfaɪ/
- /ˈver.ɪ.faɪ/

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

Definitions of verifies word

verb with object verifies to prove the truth of, as by evidence or testimony; confirm; substantiate: Events verified his prediction. 1
verb with object verifies to ascertain the truth or correctness of, as by examination, research, or comparison: to verify a spelling. 1
verb with object verifies to act as ultimate proof or evidence of; serve to confirm. 1
verb with object verifies Law. to prove or confirm (an allegation). to state to be true, especially in legal use, formally or upon oath. 1
verb verifies third-person singular simple present indicative form of verify. 0

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Origin of verifies

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 Verifies

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Verifies

verifies 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.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

verifies usage trend in Literature

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