well-verified
|well-ver-i-fied|
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/wɛl ˈvɛrəˌfaɪd/
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/wɛl ˈvɛrɪfaɪd/
(verify)
confirm truth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'verify' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'verificare,' where 'verus' meant 'true' and 'facere' meant 'to make.'
Historical Evolution
'verificare' transformed into the Old French word 'verifier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'verify' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make true,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to confirm the truth or accuracy of something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
thoroughly checked and confirmed to be accurate or true.
The results of the experiment were well-verified by multiple sources.
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Last updated: 2025/04/10 10:09