verify meaning and definition

VERIFY verb

Definition of verify (verb)

1. confirm the truth of
   • "Please verify that the doors are closed"; "verify a claim"
2. check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
   • "Are you controlling for the temperature?"
   • synonyms: control
3. attach or append a legal verification to (a pleading or petition)
4. to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
   • "Before God I swear I am innocent"
   • synonyms: affirm, assert, aver, avow, swan, swear