uhakiki
oo-hah-KEE-kee
How to say it
Swahiliuhakikioo-hah-KEE-kee
Englishverification, vetting; review, criticism
Frenchvérification, contrôle; critique
Meaning
The careful checking of something to confirm that it is true, correct or legal, such as certificates, weapons or accounts; in literature, the critical review of a work.
Good to know
U class noun from kuhakiki, to verify. Uhakiki wa vyeti is certificate vetting; uhakiki wa fasihi is literary criticism.
Examples
- Uhakiki wa vyeti vya walimu umeanza wiki hii.The verification of teachers' certificates has started this week.
- Wamiliki wote wa bunduki wanatakiwa kufanya uhakiki.All gun owners are required to undergo vetting.
- Aliandika uhakiki wa riwaya hiyo gazetini.He wrote a review of that novel in the newspaper.
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