definition of
verify

[1] #1 verify v. confirm the truth of; "Please verify that the doors are closed"; "verify a claim". wn

[2] #2 verify v. [control] check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard; "Are you controlling for the temperature?". wn

[3] #3 verify v. attach or append a legal verification to (a pleading or petition). wn

[4] #4 verify v. [affirm, assert, avow, aver, swan, swear] to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent". wn