information verification

[ɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˌverɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: information verifications / verificações de informação
verificação de informação
1. The process of confirming the accuracy, authenticity, and validity of information through investigation, cross-referencing, or testing
Information verification is crucial before publishing any news article.
A verificação de informação é crucial antes de publicar qualquer artigo de notícia.
2. The act of validating data or facts to ensure they are correct and trustworthy
The company implemented a strict information verification protocol.
A empresa implementou um protocolo rigoroso de verificação de informação.
3. A systematic check to confirm that provided details match official records or sources
Information verification is required for all customer accounts.
A verificação de informação é exigida para todas as contas de clientes.
In Brazil, information verification has become increasingly important in journalism and digital media due to the spread of fake news (notícias falsas). In the USA, the term is widely used in journalism, law, banking, and cybersecurity. Both cultures emphasize the importance of verification in maintaining credibility and trust in institutions.
NYC Slang
fact-check / vetting
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fact-checkingvalidationauthenticationconfirmationcorroborationsubstantiation
Antonyms / Antônimos
misinformationdisinformationfalsificationinvalidation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
verificação de informação
Most common usage in formal and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
checagem de informação
More colloquial variant using anglicism 'checagem'
São Paulo
validação de informação
Preferred in business and IT sectors
Portugal
verificação da informação
Uses definite article 'da' more consistently

Related Words

fact-checkvalidateauthenticateverifyconfirmcross-referencesourcecredibility

Related Idioms & Phrases

verify one's facts
check your sources
get the facts straight
separate fact from fiction
verificar os fatos
confirmar a informação
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