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 only problem is that Alma has no interest in being that source of validation.

From Salon

But he taught me, maybe without knowing, that chasing external validation only leads back to the same question: Do I really love him or do I just hate myself?

From Los Angeles Times

Lawyers for the class action said the extra compensation was "validation" for the victims.

From BBC

The museum said it relied on the documents provided by Mr Cohen and that the inclusion of his paintings in its exhibition "should not be interpreted as institutional validation of their authorship or authenticity".

From BBC

Though he’s always plotting to stay in Oliver’s good graces, Matthew has a deep need for validation.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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