ver·i·fy (v r  -f  )tr.v. ver·i·fied, ver·i·fy·ing, ver·i·fies 1. To prove the truth of by presentation of evidence or testimony; substantiate. 2. To determine or test the truth or accuracy of, as by comparison, investigation, or reference: experiments that verified the hypothesis. See Synonyms at confirm. 3. Law a. To affirm formally or under oath. b. To append a verification to (a pleading); conclude with a verification. [Middle English verifien, from Old French verifier, from Medieval Latin v  rific re : Latin vrus, true; see wr-o- in Indo-European roots + Latin -ficre, -fy.]ver i·fier n. |
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| Adj. | 1. | verifying - serving to support or corroborate; "collateral evidence" corroborative, corroboratory, substantiating, substantiative, validating, validatory, verificatory, confirmative, confirmatory, confirming, collateral supportive - furnishing support or assistance; "a supportive family network"; "his family was supportive of his attempts to be a writer" |
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