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Verification in data entry is the process of checking data for accuracy and completeness to identify and correct errors before the data is used.

Two key characteristics of effective verification methods are:

• Redundancy: This involves entering the same data multiple times and comparing the entries. Example: In a customer database, entering a customer's details (name, address, phone number) twice and comparing the two entries to identify discrepancies.
• Independent Checks: This involves having someone other than the data entry person independently check the entered data. Example: A colleague reviewing a spreadsheet of sales figures entered by another team member to ensure accuracy.