Verify

v.capable, thoughtfulprofessional

What it means

To check evidence in order to confirm truth, accuracy, identity, or condition.

Reach for it when asking for a deliberate check before relying on information or taking action

Please verify the dosage against the signed prescription before delivery.

everyday
check
when examining for errors is the simple task
not when Check does not state that the examination reached confirmation.
everyday
double-check
when repeating a check guards against a simple error
not when Double-check is informal and does not define the standard of evidence.
professional
confirm
when later evidence supports what was already expected
not when Confirm can be a reply or acknowledgment without an independent check.
professional
validate
when fitness for a particular use is being established
not when Validation asks a broader suitability question than verifying one value.
formal
authenticate
when establishing identity or genuineness is the precise purpose
not when Authentication cannot establish that a genuine source tells the truth.
formal
corroborate
when a separate source adds support to an account
not when Corroboration strengthens evidence without necessarily settling the claim.
formal
substantiate
when a disputed assertion needs adequate proof
not when Substantiate concerns support for a claim, not routine identity or condition checks.

verify identity
Staff verify identity without copying documents they do not need.
verify a claim
The reporter called both agencies to verify the claim.
verify accuracy
A second reader will verify accuracy before the table is published.

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