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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The latest update confirms that the systems have entered real-world validation phases with real defense customers.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
This can lead to mental health challenges like anxiety, depression or a constant state of longing, focusing on external validation rather than internal self-worth.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Still, when Bentley confirmed the result, officially designating me a deep winter, the validation felt oddly triumphant.
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Winning gold gave McAvoy some career validation.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
This can lead to mental health challenges like anxiety, depression or a constant state of longing, focusing on external validation rather than internal self-worth.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Still, when Bentley confirmed the result, officially designating me a deep winter, the validation felt oddly triumphant.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
Winning gold gave McAvoy some career validation.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/validation. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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