unverifiziert

Unverifiziert is a German adjective meaning “unverified” or “not verified.” It is used to describe information, claims, identities, or data that have not been confirmed as accurate or authentic. In digital contexts, unverifiziert often appears in reference to user accounts, posts, or sources whose authenticity has not been established, such as “unverifizierter Nutzer” on social‑media platforms or “unverifizierte Informationen” in news reports.

The term is common in German‑language Wikipedia, where tags may indicate that a statement lacks proper citation, labeling it as unverifiziert. Likewise, on platforms like Twitter or Instagram, accounts may be marked as unverifiziert when they have not completed identity‑verification procedures, distinguishing them from verified (verifiziert) accounts that display a checkmark to signal authenticity.

In legal and administrative settings, unverifizierte Angaben can affect the credibility of evidence or testimony, prompting authorities to request further documentation. The concept also appears in scientific publishing, where researchers must verify data before it is considered reliable; preliminary results lacking peer review may be described as unverifiziert.

The opposite of unverifiziert is verifiziert, referring to items that have undergone verification. While unverifiziert does not automatically imply falsity, it signals a need for caution, as the information may be incomplete, speculative, or potentially erroneous. In practice, the label encourages readers or users to seek additional confirmation before accepting the content as factual.