validation

noun

ˌva-lə-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce validation (audio)
Definition of validationnext
as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim I'm afraid we cannot act on your claim without validation

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Recent Examples of validation Shoppers who spent at least $100 at the mall received a parking validation for up to three hours. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 In many ways, her life feels like a bleak look at the false promise of placing all of your need for validation in your husband. — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026 In a recent clinical validation study, 1,142 symptomatic adults were tested using PrecivityAD2. — New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026 The Sirayatech validation model printed exceptionally well, with crisp text, sharp edges, and clean reproduction of even the smallest features. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for validation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validation
  1. evidence
  2. proof
  3. testimony
  4. documentation
  5. testament
  6. confirmation
Noun
  • The case is nearly 30 years old, which has affected the kind of evidence presented in court.
    — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • At the time, Duncan’s attorneys with a New Orleans nonprofit had filed a post-conviction appeal but did not have the resources to conduct a fuller investigation and uncover new evidence required to win.
    — Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of evidence
Noun
  • Rocket Mortgage may ask for supporting documentation, including proof of residence, proof of income, proof of funds for your down payment and more.
    — Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Research has advanced considerably, but much of 4D printing remains at the laboratory and proof-of-concept stage.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of proof
Noun
  • The memo provides a summary of the agreement between Google and Entergy, as well as summaries of testimony provided by Entergy officials in support of the contract.
    — Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The panel of 16 jurors, four of whom are alternates, heard testimony from 24 prosecution witnesses and three defense witnesses over nine days.
    — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of testimony
Noun
  • The vulnerability occurs when a coding agent with permission to run shell commands treats the file as authoritative setup documentation.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, medical action starts the documentation process.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of documentation
Noun
  • The entire Squeeze performance was thoroughly entertaining from start to finish and, with the inclusion of the music of Trixies, a further testament to the great songwriting of Difford and Tillbrook.
    — David Chiu, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • His tying 2-point was a testament to his will, taking on multiple tacklers at the goal line.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of testament
Noun
  • Those moves, unusual steps aimed at granting the president and his allies far-reaching benefits, put Blanche’s confirmation at risk, prompting key senators to express concern.
    — Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • While the senators linked Kennedy’s anti-vaccine work to that deadly measles outbreak, Kennedy denied any connection during the confirmation hearings.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of confirmation

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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validation. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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