verifying

the act of inspecting or verifying n

n a written order directing a bank to pay money n an appraisal of the state of affairs n the bill in a restaurant n the state of inactivity following an interruption n additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct n the act of inspecting or verifying n a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc. n something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress n a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something n a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard) n the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess n obstructing an opponent in ice hockey n (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king v examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition v make an examination or investigation v be careful or certain to do something

as verifying the age and genuiness of documents.