B1 verb, noun Neutral

验证

/jân tʂə̂ŋ/

To prove that something is true or accurate by testing, examining, or using evidence.

Examples

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1

请输入短信验证码来验证身份。

Please enter the SMS code to verify your identity.

2

理论必须经过实践的验证。

Theory must be verified through practice.

3

我得去验证一下他说的是不是真话。

I need to go verify if what he said is true.

Word Family

Noun
验证码
Verb
验证
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Memory Tip

验 (yàn) as in test (考试的试验) and 证 (zhèng) as in evidence (证据).

Quick Quiz

科学家需要通过多次实验来___他们的发现。

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

Examples

1

请输入短信验证码来验证身份。

everyday

Please enter the SMS code to verify your identity.

2

理论必须经过实践的验证。

formal

Theory must be verified through practice.

3

我得去验证一下他说的是不是真话。

informal

I need to go verify if what he said is true.

4

这项研究旨在验证这种新药的效果。

academic

This study aims to validate the effectiveness of this new drug.

5

会计正在验证财务报表的准确性。

business

The accountant is verifying the accuracy of the financial statements.

Word Family

Noun
验证码
Verb
验证

Common Collocations

身份验证 identity verification
验证码 verification code
实验验证 experimental verification
进行验证 to conduct verification
得到验证 to be verified

Common Phrases

实地验证

field verification

逻辑验证

logical validation

通过验证

pass verification

Often Confused With

验证 vs 证明

证明 (prove) is broad and can be logical or general; 验证 (verify) specifically implies a process of checking against a standard or hypothesis.

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Usage Notes

Highly relevant for IELTS Academic Task 2 when discussing scientific methods or evidence.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 证明 (prove) when they mean the technical process of 验证 (verify).

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Memory Tip

验 (yàn) as in test (考试的试验) and 证 (zhèng) as in evidence (证据).

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Word Origin

From '验' (examine/test) and '证' (prove/evidence).

Grammar Patterns

验证 + Noun/Clause 经过...验证

Quick Quiz

科学家需要通过多次实验来___他们的发现。

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

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