Verifying or Verifing

Learn the correct spelling “Verifying” and why “Verifing” is incorrect.

Verifing

Incorrect spelling - “Verifing” is a misspelling caused by dropping the ‘y’.

"Verifing" is a common misspelling of "Verifying". Always use "Verifying" when referring to the correct word.

Verifying

Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.

“Verifying” means checking the accuracy or truth of something.

Definition of Verifying

"Verifying": “Verifying” means checking the accuracy or truth of something.

This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.

Synonyms for Verifying

  • checking
  • confirming
  • validating

Usage Examples

"Correct:" He is verifying the results.

"Correct:" We are verifying the information.

"Correct:" She spent hours verifying the data.

"Correct:" They are verifying the documents.

"Incorrect:" He is verifing the results.

"Incorrect:" We are verifing the information.

"Incorrect:" She spent hours verifing the data.

"Incorrect:" They are verifing the documents.

Notes:

  • Keep the ‘y’ in –ifying.
  • Verifing is always wrong.
  • Think VERIFY → verifying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Correct spelling?

A: Verifying.

Q: Why not verifing?

A: Dropped ‘y’ is wrong.

Q: Meaning?

A: Checking or confirming something.

Q: Trick?

A: VERIFY → verifying.

Summary

“Verifying” is correct; “Verifing” is incorrect.