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verifiably.

Adverb
Formal
MEANING

In a way that can be checked and shown to be true.

Use it for

a claim whose truth can be checked; accuracy supported by a clear checking method; a statement that can be tested against records

Words that belong together

  • verifiably accurate
  • verifiably false

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The figures were verifiably accurate even though their interpretation remained disputed.
Word forms
Base
verifiably

Usage notes

Primary category: academic / formal. Forms: Invariable adverb. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: analysis, explanation. Commonness: moderately common.

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