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Modify vs Verify - What's the difference?

modify | verify |

In transitive terms the difference between modify and verify

is that modify is to make partial changes to while verify is to confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something.

modify

English

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To make partial changes to.
  • To be or become modified.

    • Synonyms

    * adapt, alter, amend, revamp, rework

    Related terms

    * modification * modifier

    References

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    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

    Related terms

    * verity * veracity

    External links

    * * English transitive verbs