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verify

verbid 7·updated Jun 3, 2026
verified

confirm the truth, accuracy, or validity of something through evidence

Canonical workflow
In compliance context the canonical workflow is human attestation to a verification result against a control objective (Augments), not low-level technical verification of cryptographic hashes (Replaces). The technical-Replaces sense applies only when the verb appears in cryptographic standards documentation (FIPS 140-3, NIST SP 800-90).
polysemous

Classifications

Cognitive

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Responsibility

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Automation

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Variants

synonym
controlswan
pasttense
verified
presentparticiple
verifying
thirdpersonsingular
verifies
pastparticiple
verified

Framework definitions

NIST Cybersecurity Framework1 senseview framework →
§1
To make certain or prove that something is true or accurate; confirm; substantiate.
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook - Audit, April 20121 senseview framework →
§1
To make certain or prove that something is true or accurate; confirm; substantiate.
NERC CIP-010-2 (Config Change Management & Vulnerability) v21 senseview framework →
§1
To make certain or prove that something is true or accurate; confirm; substantiate.
NERC CIP-004-6 (Personnel & Training) v61 senseview framework →
§1
To make certain or prove that something is true or accurate; confirm; substantiate.
Wordset Dictionary4 sensesview framework →
§1
to confirm the truth of
§2
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
§3
to attach or append a legal verification to
§4
to check or regulate a scientific experiment by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard

Outgoing relationships

verbLevel
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Incoming relationships

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