Meaning of the word verification in English

What does verification mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

verification

US /ˌver.ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌver.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

the process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something

Example:
The bank requires identity verification for all new accounts.
We need to perform a thorough verification of the data.