upon verifying

USAGE SUMMARY

"upon verifying" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe an action taking place after something else has been verified or checked. For example, "Upon verifying the reports, the investigator could not find any discrepancies."

✓ Grammatically correct

Science

News & Media

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

10 human-written examples

Upon verifying that it was the end of the antenna, he said, "I'm sick".

The New York Times - Science

Upon verifying the numerical model, the fluid flow and heat transfer patterns were characterized for the selected water heater.

Applied Energy

Upon verifying this message, the DesDA3C mistakenly authenticates the intruder, acknowledges this to the CA3C and sends the newly derived DesSK as in message 12 and 13a respectively.

EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking

Upon verifying the Msg 11, the DesDA3C authenticates the MT and acknowledges this to the CA3C, and then generates the Secret Key (DesSK) and passes it to the DesAuth in Msgs 12 and 13.

EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking

"Obviously, we were all surprised by this news, and we have a procedure that we follow and upon verifying it, we returned his money," Clinton said this week.

Los Angeles Times

Upon verifying a file is correct, the operators clean the data and then link the file.

BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

50 human-written examples

This science is based upon inferring, verifying, composing, and repairing learned and model-based representations, which are designed to accurately predict the dynamics of the world and the effects of robot actions.

Cornell University

Our results suggest that the F− and AcO− anions are recognized experimentally due to a combination of strong interaction and large infrared (IR) shifts upon complexation, verifying the remarkable IR-reporting ability of the Cr(CO 3 moiety and its potential applications in anion recognition.

Journal of Molecular Graphics and Modelling

Functional verification is a complex process, and there is no single, agreed-upon approach to verifying a project.

Principles of Functional Verification

Moreover, the PL emission band could be resolved only for freshly sensitized films PbS/TiO2, while it degraded rapidly upon air exposure verifying the great sensitivity of the system to surface oxidation.

Nanoscale Research Letters

Importantly, these cells also did not display any expression of the BamH1 Z fragment leftward reading frame 1 (BZLF1) protein upon cross-linking, verifying that these cells are indeed EBV negative and do not enter lytic EBV replication, which is initiated by BZLF1 (Fig. 1C).

EBioMedicine

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "upon verifying" to clearly indicate that an action is contingent on the successful verification of something. This helps to establish a logical sequence of events.

Common error

Avoid using "upon verifying" in overly casual or informal writing; simpler alternatives like "after checking" or "once verified" might be more appropriate.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "upon verifying" functions as an introductory prepositional phrase, modifying the main clause by specifying the condition or timing under which the action in the main clause occurs. It sets up a dependency: the action of the main clause is contingent on the act of verifying.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

Science

60%

News & Media

30%

Wiki

10%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Academia

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "upon verifying" is a grammatically correct prepositional phrase indicating that an action follows a verification process. Ludwig AI confirms its usability in written English. While not overly common, it finds its place in science, news, and online content. Its formality suits professional contexts, but simpler alternatives might be better for casual settings. Remember to use it to establish clear sequences and avoid overusing it in informal writing. While there are several synonyms such as "after confirming", the best alternative will depend on the context and your desired level of formality.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

after confirming

Replaces "upon" with "after" and "verifying" with "confirming", keeping a similar structure and meaning.

following confirmation

Uses a noun form of "confirm" instead of a verb.

subsequent to verifying

Replaces "upon" with a more formal "subsequent to".

on confirmation

A more concise way of expressing the same concept.

once verification is complete

Changes the structure to emphasize the completion of the verification process.

once having verified

Adds emphasis to the completed action of verifying.

after the verification of

Emphasizes the act of verification itself.

with verification completed

Focuses on the state of verification being finished.

given verification

Implies that an action occurs because verification has taken place.

once it's been verified

Changes the structure to a passive voice construction.

FAQs

How can I use "upon verifying" in a sentence?

Use "upon verifying" to indicate that an action follows directly after a verification process. For example, "Upon verifying the data, we proceeded with the analysis."

What phrases are similar to "upon verifying"?

Alternatives include "after confirming", "once verification is complete", or "following confirmation".

Is "upon verifying" formal or informal?

"Upon verifying" leans towards a more formal tone. In informal contexts, consider using phrases like "after checking" or "once you verify".

What's the difference between "upon verifying" and "after verifying"?

While similar, "upon verifying" suggests a more immediate sequence than "after verifying". "Upon" implies the action occurs very shortly after the verification.