验证

yàn zhèng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to inspect and verify
2. experimental verification
3. to validate (a theory)
4. to authenticate

Word relationships

Related words

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• 核实 hé shí 核实 hé shí to verify; to check check and verify details: to verify; to check
• 认证 rèn zhèng 认证 rèn zhèng to authenticate authenticate or certify: to authenticate
• 考证 kǎo zhèng 考证 kǎo zhèng to do textual research textual or historical verification: to do textual research

Synonyms

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• 证实 zhèng shí 证实 zhèng shí to confirm (sth to be true) verify the truth or correctness: to confirm (sth to be true)

Usage notes

Collocations

验证 often collocates with abstract nouns like 理论 (theory), 假设 (hypothesis), or 数据 (data), rather than concrete objects.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 检验 (to inspect/test), which is more physical. Use 验证 for logical or theoretical verification.

Example Sentences

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这个实验 验证 了我们的假设。

This experiment verified our hypothesis.

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Words Containing 验证

• 概念验证 概念验证 gài niàn yàn zhèng: proof of concept
• 验证码 验证码 yàn zhèng mǎ: verification code

Child Words of 验证

• 证 证 zhèng: certificate
• 验 验 yàn: to examine