validation

[val-i-dey-shuhn]

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.

Other Word Forms

• nonvalidation noun
• revalidation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of validation¹

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

Example Sentences

The companies said they will collaborate to enable virtual design, testing and validation through the use of “digital twins”—simulations of physical processes—for industries such as semiconductor, robotics, aerospace, automotive, energy, and healthcare.

Read more on Barron's

On the college scene, however, Vitello’s ascension has represented something else: validation.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

He craved the validation of companions that never disagreed with him.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

It’s a culture that offers recognition and validation to those who feel unseen and unheard.

Read more on Salon

“This is another validation point for the AI Revolution, and in our view, we are in the Top of the third inning of this AI game.”

Read more on Barron's

Related Words

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