Guide 19 / 200 6 swaps Formal register
Professional words for “check”
Six verbs that match the weight of the verification.
i · When it mattersTwo lines, no filler
A quick "I'll check" is fine in chat. In writing, pick a verb that tells the reader the rigor — verified, validated, audited, confirmed.
ii · The swaps6 ways
- 01Verify formal
confirm correctness against truth
Verified the total against the ledger.
- 02Validate formal
confirm against a standard or test
Validated the schema before deploy.
- 03Confirm neutral
establish as true
Confirmed the vendor received the invoice.
- 04Audit formal
systematic review
Audited the permissions matrix.
- 05Inspect formal
close physical or procedural review
Inspected the server-room logs.
- 06Review neutral
formal look-over
Reviewed the draft overnight.