verifier

One who confirms

A verifier is a person or thing that confirms something is true, accurate, or authentic.

In computing, a verifier checks that code or data meets specified conditions.

In everyday contexts, verifiers range from fact-checkers to software that validates email addresses: The system uses a verifier to confirm your identity.

person

auditor

Financial records examiner

certifier · checker · assessor · evaluator · scrutineer · witness · notary · proctor · adjudicator · arbiter

software

validator

One who confirms authenticity

debugger · compiler · parser · spell-checker · antivirus

process

authentication

Confirming genuine identity

corroboration · attestation · cross-checking · fact-checking · proofreading · auditing · inspection · scrutiny · vetting · spot-check

device

scanner

Device that reads data

  • biometricMeasuring unique physical characteristics
  • tokenRepresentative placeholder
  • keypadButton array for input

card-reader

Categories
Opposites
epistemic role

verifierclaimant

One asserting entitlement

asserter · claimer · declarant · proposer · source

validation outcome

verifierfalsifier

One who distorts truth

refuter · debunker · disprover · denier · rejecter

trust dynamic

verifierfalsifier

One who distorts truth

deceiver · fabricator · forger · liar · counterfeiter

Phrases
Family

verified, verification, verifiable, unverified, verifies, verifiers, verifiably, verifiability, reverified

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G