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
With this validation, scientists could now theoretically look for artificial signals, potentially from an alien origin.
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Gabriela Radulescu, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
But to me this panoply of injuries seemed itself a poor form of validation, and the dangers facing trans women were plenty.
—James Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Golden points out that the Studio Museum still plays a role in that process of validation.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 Nov. 2025
Rivian employees have been building R2 prototypes in California, and the vehicle is now going through various validation and durability tests, McDonough said.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
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Gabriela Radulescu, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
But to me this panoply of injuries seemed itself a poor form of validation, and the dangers facing trans women were plenty.
—James Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Golden points out that the Studio Museum still plays a role in that process of validation.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 Nov. 2025
Rivian employees have been building R2 prototypes in California, and the vehicle is now going through various validation and durability tests, McDonough said.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for validation
Noun
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In many cases, those determinations simply cannot be made until court cases begin, and evidence relating to the suspect's background and planning are publicly available.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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Furthermore, when colonizers attempted to burn all evidence of Nkrumah’s time as a revolutionary leader, Hesse snuck his reels out of Ghana, and into a London vault, where the footage has spent decades inside, waiting to be digitized.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lively’s disclosure notes that her damages figure is preliminary, and subject to proof via expert testimony at trial.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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These figures are preliminary and will be subject to proof via expert testimony, per the filing.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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At the city council meeting on Tuesday, Manny, in his emotional testimony, urged council members to oppose the federal enforcement.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Lively’s disclosure notes that her damages figure is preliminary, and subject to proof via expert testimony at trial.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Cargo is frequently conducted this way, moving from one port of call to another via air, land or sea before ending up at its final destination with all the proper documentation.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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Today’s ARMs come with strict documentation standards, borrower protections, and built-in caps designed to prevent the shock resets that hammered millions of families in the last crisis.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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This universal experience is a testament to the fact that all of us will need help, care, and support at various other points in our lives.—
Anna Louie Sussman,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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The accessibility of the verse despite being written in 1855 is a testament to its continued relevance.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Casually tucked at the end of an article about Demon Hunters merch was confirmation that Netflix had finalized a deal for a second movie with directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, as well as Sony (which originally developed KPop Demon Hunters).—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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Brady’s writing career is also starting to take flight, with his entry into The Brit List being confirmation of his burgeoning credentials.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validation. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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