verification
The action of checking something to make sure it is true, correct, or good enough.
The act or process of carefully checking something to confirm that it is true, accurate, or meets a required rule or standard.
Information or papers that show something is true or correct.
Information, documents, or other evidence that shows something is true, accurate, or has really happened.
The action of checking that a person, account, or phone is real and allowed to use a website or service.
The process of confirming that a person, account, or device is genuine and allowed to access a system, especially in online and security settings.
- Base: verification
- Plural: verification, verifications
address verification
1checking that an address is correct
The checking that the place where a person says they live is correct and really belongs to them.
- The payment failed because the address verification system could not match your billing address.
- Some online stores use address verification to prevent credit card fraud.
- Please upload a utility bill for address verification.
age verification
1checking that someone is old enough
The process of checking how old a person is to make sure they are allowed to use a service or buy something.
- The website added stricter age verification for users under 18.
- You must complete age verification before you can view this content.
- Online alcohol sales often require age verification at checkout.
employment verification
1proof that someone has a job
The checking or document that shows a person has a job with a certain company.
- The bank asked for employment verification before approving the mortgage.
- Human resources handles all employment verification requests.
- Landlords often request employment verification to be sure tenants can pay rent.
identity verification
1checking that someone's identity is real
The process of checking that a person or online account is real and is the correct person.
- Banks use identity verification to stop criminals from opening fake accounts.
- The service now requires identity verification before you can send large payments.
- Stronger identity verification has reduced the number of fake profiles on the site.
two-step verification
1security that needs two verification steps
A way to protect an account where you must do two things, for example enter your password and then type a code from your phone.
- Turn on two-step verification to make your email account safer.
- With two-step verification, hackers need both your password and your phone.
- Most banking apps now offer two-step verification as an extra layer of security.
verification badge
1symbol showing an account is verified
A small sign, usually next to a name on a website, that shows the website has checked that the account is real.
- The creator applied for a verification badge on the video platform.
- Only accounts with a verification badge can access some advanced features.
- After paying the monthly fee, his profile now shows a blue verification badge.
verification code
1short code used to confirm identity
A short number or set of letters that a website or app sends you, which you type in to show that it is really you.
- Enter the verification code we sent to your phone to continue.
- I didn't receive the verification code, so I couldn't log in.
- For security, a new verification code is generated every time you sign in from a new device.