CEFR B2

verify identity

verb phrase

Meaning

Confirm that a person is who they claim to be using official documents or security checks.

Examples

You must verify identity by providing a government-issued photo ID.
The website uses two-factor authentication to verify identity during the login process.

Synonyms: check, confirm, validate, authenticate

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verify identity (B2)

verb phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈvɛrɪfaɪ aɪˈdɛntɪti/

Definition

Confirm that a person is who they claim to be using official documents or security checks.

Examples

You must verify identity by providing a government-issued photo ID.
The website uses two-factor authentication to verify identity during the login process.

How to Use verify identity

verify identity with (prepositional phrase): using a specific method or document to confirm — "Please verify identity with a valid driver's license."
verify identity by (prepositional phrase): using a specific action to confirm — "We verify identity by checking biometric data."

Synonyms of verify identity

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