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/ˈver.ə.faɪd/
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Confirmed by evidence, authority, or formal proof, especially after checking facts, identity, documents, or legal statements.

Examples

  • Her affidavit verified the facts in the petition.
  • Only verified documents will be accepted.
  • She verified his identity at the front desk.
  • The verified account has a blue checkmark.
  • The lawyer submitted a verified motion.

Similar words

certified
sworn
authenticated
confirmed
authenticated
proven
confirmed
certified
corroborated
checked

Meanings

Confirmed as true or genuine

adjective
everyday
neutral
Checked against evidence or an authority and accepted as true, accurate, or genuine.

Usage

Use verified for information, documents, identities, accounts, or results that have passed a real check.

Examples

  • The verified account has a blue checkmark.
  • Only verified documents will be accepted.
  • The article cited verified sources.
  • Her identity was verified before the interview.
  • The lab published verified results.
  • A verified seller must prove that the business is real.

Common mistakes

Verify is often used where the adjective verified is needed.
IncorrectCorrect
The account is verify. The account is verified.
She has a verify badge. She has a verified badge.
This is a very verified rumor. This is a well-verified report.
A verified claim still needs to be checked. An unverified claim still needs to be checked.

Similar words

Checked and confirmed

verb
everyday
neutral
Checked something and found it to be true, accurate, real, or in the expected state.

Usage

Use verified for a completed check, often followed by a noun or by that plus a clause.

Examples

  • The auditor verified the figures before signing the report.
  • She verified his identity at the front desk.
  • We verified that the link was safe.
  • The technician verified the system after the repair.
  • They verified the story with two witnesses.
  • I verified the spelling in the original record.

Common mistakes

Verified needs the normal past-tense or perfect-tense grammar around it.
IncorrectCorrect
She verify the address yesterday. She verified the address yesterday.
He have verified the figures. He has verified the figures.
The team verified about the password. The team verified the password.
I verified him to call later. I asked him to call later.

Similar words

Confirmed by oath

verb
legal
formal
Confirmed a statement, claim, or document in a legal setting by oath, affidavit, or similar formal proof.

Usage

Use verified in legal contexts when a statement has been formally sworn to or supported by required proof.

Examples

  • The complaint was verified before it was filed.
  • Her affidavit verified the facts in the petition.
  • The lawyer submitted a verified motion.
  • The claim must be verified by oath.
  • A verified statement carries formal legal weight.
  • The declaration verified the applicant's identity.

Common mistakes

Verified in law is stronger than simply signed or received.
IncorrectCorrect
The clerk verified the motion by receiving it. The attorney verified the motion by affidavit.
The witness verified to the contract. The witness verified the statement under oath.
A verified complaint is any complaint in writing. A verified complaint is supported by oath or similar formal confirmation.
The unsigned affidavit verified the claim. The sworn affidavit verified the claim.

Similar words

Usage

Use verified when a real check or formal confirmation has happened, not for a claim that merely sounds believable.

Common mistakes

Verify used instead of verified gives errors such as the account is verify for the account is verified.

Etymology

From the verb verify, which came through Middle English and Anglo-French from Medieval Latin verificare, formed from Latin verus meaning "true" and a form of facere meaning "to make".

FAQ

What does verified mean?

Verified means checked and confirmed as true, accurate, genuine, or formally supported.

Is verified an adjective?

Yes. Verified can describe something that has been confirmed, such as a verified account or document.

Is verified also a verb form?

Yes. Verified is the past tense and past participle of verify, as in she verified the address.

What is a verified account?

A verified account is one whose identity or authenticity has been checked by a platform or authority.

What is the opposite of verified?

The clearest opposite is unverified, meaning not yet checked or confirmed.

Does verified mean proven?

Verified often means proven through checking, but the strength of the proof depends on the context.

What is the difference between verified and confirmed?

Confirmed can be broad, while verified usually suggests a check against facts, evidence, records, or authority.

What does verified mean in law?

In law, verified can mean confirmed by oath, affidavit, deposition, or another formal method.

Where does verified come from?

Verified comes from verify, ultimately linked to Latin verus, meaning true.

Can a rumor be verified?

A rumor becomes verified only when reliable evidence or an authority confirms it.

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