verify /ˈvɛɹɪfaɪ/ verb3 •To substantiate or prove the truth of something. •To confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something.In comparison, it takes about a minute to save, rewind and manually verify a similar file on a cassette. — 1984 •To affirm something formally, under oath. formsverified · verifying · verifies · verifieth · verifiest