verification
part of speech
noun (verification; uncountable; formal)
meaning for a pupil
1) Checking that something is true, correct or real. tree →
2) (computers) A check that you are really who you say you are, such as a code sent to a phone. tree →
sense in the lessons
In maths: verification means checking your answer, for example by doing the inverse operation. In science: repeating an experiment for verification. In online safety: two-step verification codes. Formal exam voice: «Provide verification of your result.»
examples
- Check your sum: 45 − 17 = 28, and for verification, 28 + 17 = 45. tree →
- The website sent a verification code to Mum's phone. tree →
- Scientists need verification before they accept a new result. tree →
- Show your working for verification. tree →
- Bring your ID for age verification. tree →
- The photo needed verification because it might be fake. tree →
note
Uncountable. Verb: verify. Never share a verification code with anyone who asks for it; it is a common scam. In maths, checking with the opposite operation is a simple verification.
Trees and pragmatics
Every meaning and example of «verification» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.