validation

American  

[val-i-dey-shuhn] / ˌvæl ɪˈdeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act of confirming something as true or correct: You will be prompted to enter your new password a second time for validation.

   The new method is very promising but requires validation through further testing.

   You will be prompted to enter your new password a second time for validation.

2. the act of officially or legally certifying or approving something.

   The proposal will be prioritized and put into action after it undergoes validation by the government.

3. the act of affirming a person, or their ideas, feelings, actions, etc., as acceptable and worthy.

   Recognition and validation of minority cultures by classroom teachers is crucial to student wellbeing and success.

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Other Word Forms

• nonvalidation noun
• revalidation noun

Etymology

Origin of validation

valid(ate) ( def. ) + -ation ( def. )

Example Sentences

When researchers have follow-up questions for sources, they are often unreachable, leaving incidents unconfirmed pending further validation.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, Keenan said the meetings can be a chance for victims to get "validation, vindication and accountability".

From BBC

The company said its acquisition by Meta was "validation" of its efforts.

From BBC

Future improvements will focus on increasing readout speed and expanding validation studies.

From Science Daily

In order to do this, she has to learn to live without her "approval or validation" and give this to herself instead.

From BBC

Related Words

• acceptance
• affirmation
• authorization
• corroboration
• endorsement
• proof
• recognition
• verification