In plain English
This kind of request asks another person or organisation to check a stated detail, claim, or document. Its purpose is to have that item confirmed as true, correct, or authentic.
In context
Here, "verification request" names a request asking someone to confirm that a credential is authentic and that its stated details are correct.
- Situation
- Requesting transcripts, certificates, credentials, verification, and graduation records
- What it communicates
- names a request to confirm a credential.
Meaning limits
The term itself does not identify who provides the confirmation or show that the information has already been confirmed.
Examples
“The employer sent a verification request to the college to confirm that the diploma was authentic and that the graduation date was correct.”
“After spotting a mismatch in the licence number, the office filed a verification request with the issuer.”