unverified

C1 Topic:Science & Research
US /ˌʌnˈvɛrəˌfaɪd/ UK /ˌʌnˈverɪfaɪd/
adj Freq #89252

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    not yet checked or confirmed as accurate, authentic, or true

    The unverified hypothesis should guide further inquiry rather than be treated as certain.

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Synonyms
1 adj · not yet checked or... unconfirmeduncheckedunsubstantiated
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Etymology

Formed from un- ("not") + verified, the past participle of verify. Unlike unverifiable, it usually means that verification has not yet occurred, not that verification is impossible.

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