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
The racer is searching for redemption and validation in the cockpit of a Formula 1 race car, and must vie for the spotlight with a teammate played by Damson Idris.
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
The first round, though, acted as some degree of validation.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Research there includes work on improving infant formula safety, food contamination from packaging, pathogen prevention in food manufacturing and produce, investigating the causes of illness outbreaks, and Grade A milk validation.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
Furthermore, institutional validation can be a valuable signal.
—Bhaskar Ahuja, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
The first round, though, acted as some degree of validation.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Research there includes work on improving infant formula safety, food contamination from packaging, pathogen prevention in food manufacturing and produce, investigating the causes of illness outbreaks, and Grade A milk validation.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
Furthermore, institutional validation can be a valuable signal.
—Bhaskar Ahuja, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for validation
Noun
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But the best evidence that everything old is new again was in the ACMs’ new artist picks.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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After years of investigation, multiple pieces of physical evidence from the case were sent to a lab for DNA testing in 2021.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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In Seminole County, a hotbed of bear encounters several years ago, has seen a dramatic decrease in conflicts with bears since implementing such non-lethal measures as the use of bear proof trash cans.—
Grant Gelhardt,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Be prepared to give identification and proof of property ownership to deputies.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
16 May 2025
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And they – their testimony was proven not to be accurate, that the president was not tying aid to Ukraine to the investigation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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Timeline of key moments, evidence McCabe’s continued testimony marks a high point in the case, and is expected to play a crucial role as prosecutors and defense attorneys continue to lay out their arguments in Read’s trial.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Clean documentation, efficient data transfer and compatible systems are essential for smooth acquisitions and ongoing management.—
Paul Davis,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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But Camero didn’t have proper documentation, which prompted a call to U.S. Border Patrol, and Camero was detained.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 May 2025
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Its weightless wear is a testament to the fact that it’s made from over 40% water, delivering light-to-medium coverage that wears like a moisturizer.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 May 2025
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Part of those fireworks is a testament to the four’s overwhelming talent battling toe-to-toe.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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Casey Means attends a confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the Capitol.—
David Gilbert,
Wired News,
9 May 2025
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On April 30, the Senate committee that oversees NASA and other federal science agencies gave Isaacman its nod to advance to a formal confirmation vote in the full chamber.—
Leonard David,
Scientific American,
8 May 2025
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validation. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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