To check that something is true, accurate, or correct.
“Staff will verify each applicant's age using government-issued identification.”
“Before granting the discount, the cashier must verify the customer's student card.”
Eligibility diagrams often require staff or applicants to verify information such as age, income, or address before a benefit is granted. When this word appears in a chart, expect a question about what condition must be checked first, since verification is usually a gatekeeping step in the process.
Synonyms: confirm, check, authenticate