validation
noun
val·i·da·tion
ˌva-lə-ˈdā-shən 
: 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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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 8 Dec. 2025
The validation of knowing my years of debilitating pain were, in fact, rather serious was a hollow victory.
—David Freyne, Time, 7 Dec. 2025
TurboPass now positions itself as a unified validation platform for both automotive and housing.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
The validation can be a huge dopamine hit, which outweighs any negative consequences for the victim.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for validation
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/validation. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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