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
Humans are sitting ducks for this application of an intimate, emotional chat bot that provides constant validation without the friction of having to deal with another person’s needs.
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2025
Rowe felt that the ultimate validation came when paparazzi photos of Kathy Bates on location started making their way around the internet.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 18 June 2025
Plaintiff attorney Patrick Buelna said Davila’s ruling was important in providing Tovar’s family with some validation, since settlements expressly insulate the city from acknowledging any liability.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
This proactive validation is critical in healthcare, defense and finance, where AI failures can lead to life‑threatening or mission‑critical consequences.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for validation
Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2025
Rowe felt that the ultimate validation came when paparazzi photos of Kathy Bates on location started making their way around the internet.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 18 June 2025
Plaintiff attorney Patrick Buelna said Davila’s ruling was important in providing Tovar’s family with some validation, since settlements expressly insulate the city from acknowledging any liability.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
This proactive validation is critical in healthcare, defense and finance, where AI failures can lead to life‑threatening or mission‑critical consequences.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for validation
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This means that evidence of the weapons—let alone those carved from mammoth tusks—can serve as vital sources of information on human societal evolution.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
26 June 2025
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This would explain the presence of archaeological evidence that Paleolithic people made the crossing some 30,000 years ago without the aid of maps, metal tools, or modern boats.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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Those seeking renewal permits will also have to show proof of training from a verified instructor within 6 months of their renewal application.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
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That is not entirely fair — Liverpool submitted a £110m bid for Brighton’s Moises Caicedo in the summer of 2023, only for the Ecuadorian to choose Chelsea instead, which Anfield executives often cite as proof of the club’s readiness to pay top dollar for the right player.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Still, Powell’s testimony before the House of Representatives could spell bumpy waters ahead.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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Powell's semiannual testimony to Congress kicks off Tuesday morning, as the central bank leader presents the Fed's monetary policy report to the House Financial Services Committee.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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Since Schill’s last testimony, Walberg said, congressional leaders have not received any documentation or updates on the university’s efforts to combat antisemitism.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Borrowers who manually provide their income documentation by uploading it into the online application, or appending it to their paper IDR application, typically experience longer processing times.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Aboard were athletes, celebrities, influencers and business leaders, converging to revel in extravagance that is as much a testament to the couple’s love as to their extraordinary wealth.—
Paolo Santalucia,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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The demand is a testament to Lumena’s success, as is the approximately 25-30% steady revenue growth over the course of the last decade.—
Nora Zelevansky,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Congress is also expected to go on recess in August, so the earliest a NASA nominee might get a confirmation hearing is this fall.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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Bedford has faced criticism for refusing to fully endorse the 1,500-hour flight rule for co-pilots during his confirmation hearings.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validation. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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