verifisere

While 'to check' can sometimes imply a form of verification, Norwegian has several words like 'kontrollere' or 'sjekke' that are more general and don't carry the same weight of proving truth or accuracy as 'verifisere'.

'To confirm' is very close, but 'bekrefte' in Norwegian often means to state or agree something is true, whereas 'verifisere' implies an active process of investigation to prove it.

The Norwegian word 'validere' is a direct translation and often used interchangeably with 'verifisere', especially in technical fields. However, 'verifisere' has a broader application for proving general truth or accuracy.

'Kontrollere' can sometimes be used to mean 'verify' in a general sense of checking something, but it more often implies checking for errors or managing/controlling something.

'Verifisere' specifically means to confirm the truth or accuracy of something, often with evidence. 'Kontrollere' means to check, inspect, or manage.

Jeg må **kontrollere** at alt utstyret fungerer før konserten. (I must **check** that all the equipment works before the concert.)

'Bekrefte' can mean 'confirm', which is very close to 'verify'. The distinction is subtle but important.

'Verifisere' often involves an active process of proving something to be true or accurate, usually through evidence or investigation. 'Bekrefte' means to state or show that something is true or correct, often reinforcing an existing understanding or agreement.

Kan du **bekrefte** at møtet er kl. 10? (Can you **confirm** that the meeting is at 10 AM?)

This phrase literally translates to 'confirm authenticity', which is a type of verification. Learners might use this longer phrase when 'verifisere' would be more concise.

'Verifisere' is a single verb that covers the act of confirming authenticity or truth. 'Bekrefte ektheten' is a specific application of confirmation.

Vi må **bekrefte ektheten** av signaturen. (We must **confirm the authenticity** of the signature.)

'Sjekke' is a common, informal verb for 'to check', which can sometimes overlap with the idea of verifying.

'Sjekke' is a general verb for looking at something to make sure it's okay or present. 'Verifisere' implies a more formal and thorough process of proving truth or accuracy.

Jeg må **sjekke** e-posten min. (I must **check** my email.)

This is a direct loanword from English 'validate', which is very similar in meaning to 'verify' and often used interchangeably in some contexts, especially technical ones.

While 'validere' (to validate) is very close to 'verifisere' (to verify), 'verifisere' often emphasizes the process of proving truth or accuracy, while 'validere' can sometimes lean more towards confirming that something meets specific standards or requirements.

Vi må **validere** dataene før vi bruker dem. (We must **validate** the data before we use it.)