nonverified

Nonverified is an adjective used to describe something or someone that has not undergone a formal verification process or has not been confirmed by an authoritative source. The term is common in digital contexts, including social media, information science, finance, and product security, where verification serves to establish identity, authority, or accuracy.

In social media, verification badges are issued by platforms to indicate that an account represents a notable person or brand; accounts without such a badge are described as nonverified. This status can influence trust, reach, and access to certain features, though the specific implications vary by platform. Critics argue that verification creates gatekeeping or reinforces inequality, while proponents see it as a signal of authenticity.

In information management, nonverified claims or data have not been independently corroborated. Editors and fact-checkers distinguish between verified, corroborated, and nonverified material, often requiring reliable sources before acceptance into a repository.

In finance or regulatory contexts, nonverified financial statements or identities may be limited in use and subject to due diligence or additional scrutiny; processes exist to convert nonverified items into verified status via documentation or audits.

Limitations: nonverified does not imply false; it simply denotes an absence of verification at a given time. The term is widely used alongside synonyms such as unverified, unconfirmed, or pending verification. See also related concepts: trust, authenticity, verification, fact-checking.