validations

noun

plural of validation
as in proofs
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 validations This requires moving away from the traditional way of performing the manual heavy lifting of pulling data, stitching spreadsheets and running validations line-by-line to a reviewer position. — Gargi Ray, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Meanwhile, 1,740,000 of those entries that passed the file validations stage (about 15 percent) have been liquidated and are in the process of being refunded. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026 Refund claims have to undergo multiple validations, program documents show. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026 This phase represents a structured transition between delivery and sustained operations, during which early technical adjustments and system validations are completed after initial sea trials. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026 The plan to significantly expand on-site validations comes as federal officials threaten to cut off Medicaid funding amid accusations of significant, widespread fraud in programs administered by the agency. — Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026 Pantone color validations also means that the skin tones of onscreen characters should be more natural and lifelike. — New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025 The team, which is working with a local virology lab, aims to begin clinical validations within the next six months. — IEEE Spectrum, 17 July 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validations
  1. proofs
  2. evidences
  3. testaments
  4. testimonials
  5. testimonies
  6. confirmations
Noun
  • Using his past experience as his touchstone, today at age 59, Arnett makes Tennessee brown whiskey his way, distilling multiple products, proofs and flavors — one sure to hit the mark with his customers.
    — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • All whiskeys were aged in #3 char barrels, with barrel entry proofs ranging between 110 and 120.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of proofs
Noun
  • Tome is also accused of intentionally deleting digital evidences, police said.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2026
  • What Frost’s claim evidences is that perennial American anxiety about speaking a tongue whose name isn’t shared with that of our nationality.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
Definition of evidences
Noun
  • After all the glowing testaments to his character, the apartment was startlingly nondescript.
    — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Public’s strength and ambition today stand as direct testaments to his leadership and vision through storms and blue skies alike.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 July 2026
Definition of testaments
Noun
  • Rubinger filled her website and social media accounts with testimonials from athletes praising her sports medicine practice.
    — Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Encourage satisfied clients to share reviews, testimonials or case studies, then consistently feature those stories across your website, social media and sales conversations to build lasting credibility.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of testimonials
Noun
  • Many of the testimonies will run anonymously because the women held C-suite roles and signed non-disclosure agreements on the way out.
    — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Their accounts were among the first publicly-available eyewitness testimonies from the night of Adair’s death.
    — Sofi Zeman August 25, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of testimonies
Noun
  • Delivery updates, tracking links and confirmations are exactly what customers want instantly, and automation beats humans every time.
    — Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Individual booking confirmations and online schedules will be updated progressively to reflect the new voyage plans.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of confirmations

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

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