validation

noun

val·​i·​da·​tion ˌva-lə-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce validation (audio)
: an act, process, or instance of validating
especially : the determination of the degree of validity of a measuring device

Examples of validation in a Sentence

I'm afraid we cannot act on your claim without validation.
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Build self-acceptance first, rather than seeking validation externally. Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 And Hubbard, the fourth-round selection, signed a massive extension mid-season — a validation of his best and healthiest season to date. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025 Special validations are granted in very limited circumstances. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025 Soft parenting starts with the primary components of gentle parenting, like empathy for your children and validation of their feelings, and takes them a few steps further. Jana Pollack, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for validation

Word History

Etymology

valid(ate) + -ation, perhaps after French validation

First Known Use

circa 1656, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of validation was circa 1656

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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/validation. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.

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