In Latin, it is here that we can find the etymological origin of the term verification that concerns us now. In addition, we can clarify that it emanates from the word “verificare”, a verb that is the sum of these two clearly differentiated parts: “veritas”, which can be translated as “true”, and “facere”, which acts as a synonym for “do” .
Verification is the action of verifying (verifying or examining the truth of something). Verification is generally the process performed to verify that something meets expected requirements and standards. For example: “The works are already finished: now the state authorities need to verify the facilities”, “Tomorrow I have to take the car to the verification so that we can hit the road without problems”, “The software did not pass the verification , which means it’s a pirated copy.”
The notion of verification is common in computer science, in law and in the field of science in general. Verification can be said to be an essential step in proving or disproving a theory or hypothesis. Thus, for example, in the field of computing, verification is used on many occasions, not only at a professional level, but also from the perspective of the user. In this way, a person who wants to open a new Google account or who already has one will be faced with the fact that in two simple steps they are offered the possibility of being able to bet on the security of that account. Specifically, this process consists of entering the established password and doing the same with a code that the company sends you to your phone number by SMS. In this way, through both elements, it is possible that if a hacker manages to discover the password, he will find another security barrier, since he will need to know that phone number in order to fully access the account. If a scientist creates a new type of clothing and claims that he can withstand temperatures above 100°C without being damaged, he should test that clothing. In this case, the verification action will consist of subjecting the aforementioned garment to a temperature above 100ºC: if the garment passes the test, the scientist will have demonstrated the validity of his invention and the veracity of his claims. However, verification does not always guarantee truth, since it can appeal to cause and effect relationships that do not match. A man who lives in a city and who wears a red pendant claiming that this amulet prevents lions from attacking him, can postulate as verification of his belief that he has never been bitten by these animals. However, the chance of being attacked by a lion in the city is slim to none, as only a few of these animals are trapped in zoos. So the red pendant has nothing to do with repelling lions.
In Mexico there is also what is called vehicular verification. It is a series of tests that every car that circulates in the capital must be done every six months. In this way, it is intended to verify if they meet all the requirements related to the emission of gases to reduce pollution levels.
