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Word

verified

Phoneticsver·i·fied, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈvɛɹəˌfaɪd/

UK/vˈɛɹɪfˌaɪd/

Definitions

01proven true

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. checked and confirmed to be true, accurate, or real.

adj. having been subjected to a process of verification to ensure accuracy or authenticity.

“The news agency only publishes stories from verified sources.”

“The scientist insisted that the results be published only after they had been verified by an independent laboratory to ensure there was no bias.”

Antonyms

02social media status

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Computing Informal · Slang

n. a person on social media whose identity has been officially confirmed by the platform.

n. a social media user whose account has been authenticated by the service provider, often indicated by a badge or checkmark.

“Many verifieds on the platform complained about the new changes to the algorithm.”

“The influx of parody accounts made it difficult for users to distinguish between actual verifieds and those simply mimicking public figures.”

Usage

Often used as a collective noun or a countable noun in digital contexts.

Synonyms

authenticated user

Real-World Examples

“We have verified several videos shared on social media showing thick, black oil washing up on Suza beach in southern Qeshm.”
BBC News 14 Aug 2026
“But because she had accepted the bag, she had been unable to get a refund, despite showing Vinted that it had verified it as genuine.”
BBC News 11 Aug 2026

This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
Frequency
Frequent
Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
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