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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After that, John, craving outside validation, takes Carolyn to a super-secret dinner at their little Indian spot, and promises to re-examine his life to make room for her.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
The site sits in Marknesse and supports early validation work.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
His ascent has served as a full-circle validation of both his own determination and the Royals’ discerning eye on him.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Guests can self-park at the Worthington’s parking garage for $10 after validation, which is provided at the theater’s box office.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
The site sits in Marknesse and supports early validation work.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
His ascent has served as a full-circle validation of both his own determination and the Royals’ discerning eye on him.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Guests can self-park at the Worthington’s parking garage for $10 after validation, which is provided at the theater’s box office.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/validation. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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