vouching

verb

Definition of vouchingnext
present participle of vouch
as in certifying

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  1. certifying
  2. ensuring
  3. assuring
  4. insuring
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  • But early this year, the county watchdog elliptically referenced the case in a quarterly Office of Inspector General report, noting that at least one administration official was eventually reported to the state commission in charge of certifying and decertifying peace officers.
    Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
  • On that date in 2021, Americans got a civics lesson about the mechanics of electing a president and certifying the results.
    Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of certifying
Verb
  • Davis’s primary objective was to provide recommendations pertaining to the national speed limit, to keep drivers safe by minimizing speeding and accidents and to save gasoline by ensuring that cars drove at their peak rpm (revolutions per minute).
    Doug Melville, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • This approach highlights the department's commitment to a thorough response to cyber threats while ensuring accurate reporting of the situation.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of ensuring
Verb
  • Jamie’s lieutenant Bixby eventually reaches the church, assuring Claire that Jamie is bound to come any minute.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The city's Superdome is also set to host the NFL Super Bowl next month, and the NFL issued a statement offering support to the victims and those affected, while also assuring that the event will be safe.
    Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of assuring
Verb
  • Federal officials are cracking down on poultry operations looking for taxpayer relief from bird flu losses and will now require a biosecurity audit before insuring birds against future avian influenza outbreaks.
    Minneapolis Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The little girl, who has a heart murmur and complications after a bad bout of bronchitis, had been covered by Medicaid, the government program insuring low-income and disabled Americans.
    Jesse Kirsch, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of insuring
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