- present participle of validate.
Example Sentences
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The Science Based Targets initiative has traditionally focused on validating emissions-reduction goals.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
A strong first-quarter earnings report has extended Alphabet’s rally this year, validating the company’s substantial investments in artificial intelligence with actual revenue.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Unlike another person who may eventually challenge troubling thoughts or establish boundaries, an AI system could continue validating stories involving victimhood, revenge, or entitlement.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
Human oversight remains essential for validating results and taking responsibility.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Five years later, a handsome, apple-cheeked young man named Andrew would look back at that conversation as one of the most validating moments of his life.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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