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

AT&T Inc. delivered another quarter of robust subscriber gains, which the company saw as a validation of investments into its wireless and fiber networks.

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The reproducibility and validation of these findings through the peer-review process ensures their reliability and positions them as a foundation for future investigations.

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Despite the need for further validation, Sayour described the discovery as pivotal for the future of cancer treatment.

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“Teens heavily rely on AI for emotional support or validation. This can blur boundaries and reinforce isolation, instead of fostering real-world connections.”

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"I already knew a lot of it, but the validation removed so much self-doubt," she said.

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Related Words

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