확인하다 vs 검증하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 확인하다
Listen to 검증하다
| 확인하다 | 검증하다 |
|---|---|
hwak-IN-ha-da verb | geom-jeung-ha-da verb |
| to check; to confirm; to verify | to verify; to validate (through testing, proof, or evidence) |
How they differ
검증하다 carries a stronger sense of proving correctness or validity, often through tests, evidence, or logical proof; 확인하다 can mean simple confirmation and does not necessarily imply rigorous validation.
When to use each
When to use 확인하다: Use 확인하다 for routine confirmations or to check that something is present or correct at a basic level.
When to use 검증하다: Use 검증하다 when you need to demonstrate or establish validity, accuracy, or truth through testing, verification procedures, or evidence.
Side-by-side examples
- 회의 참석 여부를 이메일로 확인했습니다.
(I confirmed attendance for the meeting by email.) - 새 알고리즘의 정확성을 데이터로 검증했다.
(We validated the new algorithm's accuracy with data.)
Register & nuance: 검증하다 is formal and often used in scientific, technical, legal, or research contexts where proof or validation is required.