verify

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BrE /ˈvɜːrɪfaɪ/ AmE /ˈvɛrəˌfaɪ/

verb en → es

past verified pp verified ing verifying

1 CHECK/CONFIRM [transitive] B1

to check that something is true or correct

comprobar, verificar, confirmar

  • verify sth
  • verify sth with sb

Collocations verify a fact · verify an identity

  • The police will verify the man's identity.

    La policía verificará la identidad del hombre.

2 TEST [transitive] B1

to test something to make sure it works properly

probar, poner a prueba

  • verify sth

Collocations verify a system · verify a device

  • They need to verify the new software.

    Necesitan probar el nuevo software.