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
Synonyms
Examples of validation in a Sentence
I'm afraid we cannot act on your claim without validation.
Recent Examples on the Web
Through his 10 nominations over the years, Scott is yet to have his name called to the stage for an acceptance speech, but that doesn’t mean the fight for validation is over.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2024
The Flying Finn's P1 is the first validation prototype to go up for auction.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
The new location will offer valet parking along with free parking in the Tower garage for up to three hours with validation, Micallef had said.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2024
But the below tips may give you some ideas—or validation.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 8 Mar. 2024
Silverman carried her search for validation to Michigan State University.
—Audrey Richardson and Aurora Sousanis, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
This transformative type of AI is different in many ways from more traditional machine learning models, raising new considerations for output validation and keeping humans in the loop as generative AI begins to accomplish cognitive tasks that used to be the sole province of human thought.
—Beena Ammanath, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
That said, making sure your child is showing empathy to others is key, as is teaching them to feel good about themselves without seeking out external validation.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Mar. 2024
Here was like, no form of validation, confirmation.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2024
The Flying Finn's P1 is the first validation prototype to go up for auction.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
The new location will offer valet parking along with free parking in the Tower garage for up to three hours with validation, Micallef had said.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2024
But the below tips may give you some ideas—or validation.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 8 Mar. 2024
Silverman carried her search for validation to Michigan State University.
—Audrey Richardson and Aurora Sousanis, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
This transformative type of AI is different in many ways from more traditional machine learning models, raising new considerations for output validation and keeping humans in the loop as generative AI begins to accomplish cognitive tasks that used to be the sole province of human thought.
—Beena Ammanath, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
That said, making sure your child is showing empathy to others is key, as is teaching them to feel good about themselves without seeking out external validation.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Mar. 2024
Here was like, no form of validation, confirmation.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/validation. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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