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Definition of: verify
(ver′ə·fī) v.t. ·fied, ·fy·ing
1. To prove to be true or accurate; substantiate; confirm.
2. To test or ascertain the accuracy or truth of.
3. Law a To affirm under oath. b To add a confirmation to. [<OF verifier <Med. L verificare make true <verus true + facere make]
—ver′i·fi′a·ble adjective
—ver′i·fi′er noun
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