verification

Noun
  1. Additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct (synset 105833569)
    "fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory"
    is a type of: cogent evidence, proof - any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
    subtypes:
    • bed check - a check that everyone is in bed by the time they should be
    • crosscheck - an instance of confirming something by considering information from several sources
    • odd-even check, parity check, redundancy check - a system of checking for errors in computer functioning
    • checksum - a digit representing the sum of the digits in an instance of digital data; used to check whether errors have occurred in transmission or storage
    same as: check, confirmation, substantiation
  2. (law) an affidavit attached to a statement confirming the truth of that statement (synset 106749518)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: affidavit - written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath

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