dataverification

noun

UK /ˈdeɪtə ˌverɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

US /ˈdeɪtə ˌverɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Checking that information is correct and true.

The teacher did a dataverification of the test scores before posting them.

SYNONYMS

validation confirmation checking authentication verification

RELATED WORDS

data accuracy audit quality control proof

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The process of making sure computer records match the real facts.

The bank uses dataverification to keep customer accounts accurate.

3. A formal review that proves a set of facts is reliable.

The report passed dataverification by an independent team.

4. The act of double-checking numbers before using them.

Dataverification caught a typo in the monthly sales figures.