What is a verbal warning

You do not to provide enough information in order to give you an accurate response. Assuming this is a work related matter, it depends. If your company has an employee manual, the manual may explain the significance of the verbal warning. Usually a warning in the employment context is a notification that certain behavior or action is not allowed or permitted or is against company policy. For example, a person is scheduled to be at work at 8:00 am, they show at at 8:15. They may receive a verbal warning that being late is not acceptable. Some companies start disciplinary action with a verbal warning, then they move to a written warning, then maybe suspension or even termination. Review the employee manual if the company has one.