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verifier

verifier

1 6.1
A person who checks that information or documents are correct
  • noun
  • /ˈvɛrɪfaɪər/
translation icon : verificador
  • However, as discussed above, member state discretion on the interpretation of monitoring guidelines and the certification of third-party verifiers may undermine some of the consistency that is necessary for an effective monitoring and compliance regime.

Examples

  • The architecture of our platform makes it easy to bring more of these capabilities into our core system and continue to integrate third-party verifiers for the benefit of our advertising partners.

    Blog text (33)
  • Martha works as a verifier to ensure that all the data presented to the board is precise and complete.

  • We know that because the verifier is accepted.

  • The concern is we want to make sure that the verifier is behaving.

  • However, Stebner's Verifier is absolutely safe to run, so checking can do no harm.

    Blog text (8)
  • Martha also perceives her role as a verifier of data; she feels that her duty includes the obligation to "check the information out" to make sure that it is reliable and complete so the board can make a good decision.

    Academic text (2003)
  • The EU Directive does not impose uniform, mandatory standards for this certification, raising the possibility that the quality of verifiers may differ across different member states.

    Academic text (2004)
  • He said, in what was probably an unguarded moment, that it was not the job of petition verifiers to strike phony signatures like "Mickey Mouse."

    Blog text (3)
  • If they elect to use third-party verification, a member state is required to set up a process to certify that private third-party verifiers are qualified to verify emissions reports.

    Academic text (2004)
  • In her role as a verifier, she confirmed the accuracy of the financial documents before the audit.

Synonyms

checker
vsverifier
34 3.0

A person or machine that finds mistakes in facts, writing and products

goes beyond inspection to give an explicit assurance of truth
authenticator
vsverifier
  • Specialized
4 7.1

A person or device that checks if something is real

may use tools but focuses more on human confirmation or vouching
certifier
vsverifier
1 4.8

A person or organization that checks if something meets needed standards

can do official checks but also simply vouches for individuals
validator
vsverifier
1 4.4

A person or tool that checks if information meets required rules

also covers such checks but includes personal endorsement sometimes
confirmer
vsverifier
1 4.9

A person or device that checks facts and shows they are true

also speaks for a person as well as checking facts
corroborator
vsverifier
1 8.0

A person or thing that gives proof that something is true

gives direct assurance or judgment rather than only supplying supporting proof
attester
vsverifier
7.2

A person who confirms that a document or statement is true

can do this but also formally checks documents or facts
attestant
vsverifier
  • Formal
9.3

A person who watches and signs a document to show it is true

covers that witnessing but also includes general accuracy checks
attestor
vsverifier
  • Formal
8.3

A person who signs a document as a witness to show the signature is real

is broader, applying to people who check truth beyond signing
attestator
vsverifier
  • Formal
9.9

A person who signs a document to show it or its signature is real

is not limited to legal signing and may vouch for people
prover
vsverifier
6.3

A person or thing that shows something is true

usually confirms or vouches rather than fully proving beyond doubt

Antonyms

1 8.7

A person who changes papers or records to deceive others

How Reliable

certifier
1 4.8
auditor
  • Specialized
52 4.8
inspector
254 2.9
verifier
1 6.1
checker
34 3.0
witness
889 2.5
observer
305 2.8

Surface Forms

verifier singular
verifiers plural

Morphology

verifier = verify (transparent) = verify + er

Standard agent-noun formation from the verb 'verify'; the meaning 'one or something that verifies' is directly derived.

Etymology

Verifier comes from Latin parts verus 'true' and facere 'to make', so it originally meant 'make true' or 'show the truth'. The same root appears in verdict, which helps you remember that a verifier is a person who checks and confirms that something is correct.