To sign 'verify', start with your dominant hand in a '1' handshape (index finger extended) near your mouth. Hold your non-dominant hand flat in front of you with the palm facing up. Move your dominant hand down and forward, bringing the index finger to land firmly in the center of your non-dominant palm.
Sign 'I', 'need', and then 'verify' by bringing your index finger down to your open palm, followed by 'your' and 'address'. Ensure the movement is clear to emphasize the action of checking.
Point to the person for 'you', sign 'verify' with a firm tap on your palm to show checking the facts, then sign 'information'. Keep your eyebrows raised if you are asking this as a yes/no question.
Sign 'bank', then 'verify', making sure the movement of your index finger landing on your palm is clear and deliberate, followed by 'my' and 'account'. The firm strike shows the action was completed.
Sign 'I', 'need', and then 'verify' by bringing your index finger down to your open palm, followed by 'your' and 'address'. Ensure the movement is clear to emphasize the action of checking.
Point to the person for 'you', sign 'verify' with a firm tap on your palm to show checking the facts, then sign 'information'. Keep your eyebrows raised if you are asking this as a yes/no question.
Sign 'bank', then 'verify', making sure the movement of your index finger landing on your palm is clear and deliberate, followed by 'my' and 'account'. The firm strike shows the action was completed.
Yes, in ASL, 'verify', 'proof', and 'evidence' often use the exact same sign. The context of your sentence will make it clear which English word you mean. The core concept of the sign is establishing the truth or validity of something, which applies to all these words.
You don't need to physically touch your lips. Starting the index finger near the mouth or chin area is sufficient before bringing it down to your non-dominant palm. The proximity to the mouth is what matters, as it connects the sign to the concept of spoken truth.
It's best to use a single, firm motion. Bouncing the finger might make the sign look less confident or change the meaning slightly. A solid, one-time strike conveys the certainty and finality associated with verifying facts or providing concrete proof.
