verification

vérification

Démarche consistant à contrôler si quelque chose est exact ou vrai.

En anglais simple : The process of checking that something is correct or true.

• The website sent a verification code.
• Your application needs further verification.
• Verification of these figures may take several days.

Comment l'utiliser : verification of something (The service requires verification of your address.)

Synonymes : checking, validation

Expressions courantes : identity verification, verification code, verification of something

confirmation, authentification

Preuve ou confirmation qu’une chose est vraie ou qu’une personne est bien celle qu’elle prétend être.

En anglais simple : Proof or confirmation that something is true or that someone is who they claim to be.

• We need independent verification of his story.
• The letter provided verification of her employment.
• Did you receive written verification of the booking?

Comment l'utiliser : verification of something (We received verification of her identity.)

Synonymes : confirmation, authentication

Expressions courantes : written verification, verification of something