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Verify vs Approval - What's the difference?

verify | approval |

As a verb verify

is to substantiate or prove the truth of something.

As a noun approval is

an expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing or event meets requirements.

verify

English

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To substantiate or prove the truth of something
  • To confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something
  • (legal) To affirm something formally, under oath
  • Derived terms

    * verification * verifiable * unverified

    approval

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing or event meets requirements.
  • I need to get an approval on this purchase order.
  • An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
  • Words of approval never seem to come from him.
  • (especially, philately) Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match his stated interests; he can approve of or return the item.
  • Synonyms

    * (expression granting permission or indicating agreement) approbation, sanction * (expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement) commendation