validation

noun

ˌva-lə-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce validation (audio)
Definition of validationnext
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 That performance has now received significant independent validation. — Partner Content, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 The role still demands human ownership, but repetitive tasks such as site research and validation are now automated. — Victor Karpenko, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Lawmakers are also considering independent third-party validation requirements. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for validation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validation
  1. evidence
  2. proof
  3. testimony
  4. documentation
  5. testament
  6. confirmation
Noun
  • There is also evidence of second-round effects from energy costs, reinforcing the risk that inflation is becoming entrenched, BofA said.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • When families cannot consistently provide enough food, that material hardship can be treated as evidence of neglect, bringing families into contact with child protective services.
    — Sandy Santana, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of evidence
Noun
  • To find the proof for zeta(3), Apéry sandwiched the function between two infinite series that converged at just the right speed to ensure zeta(3) must be irrational.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Each tequila spent a total of three months maturing in a specific barrel before being bottled at 100 proof.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of proof
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  • The first trial of Payton and Dandrae Martin lasted weeks and included extensive testimony from police investigators, gang experts and the defendants themselves.
    — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The memo came the day that courtroom testimony highlighted ways in which two ICE officers involved in a vehicle stop, pursuit and shooting that wounded a delivery driver in Austin last month would not have complied with the new guidance.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of testimony
Noun
  • The indictment describes documentation that portrayed foreign buyers as legitimate end users.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The organizations that treat documentation with the same seriousness as the investigation itself can end up in a stronger position, whatever the outcome.
    — Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of documentation
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  • Up until now, Monét has taken a more patient approach to her career, a testament to the power of playing the long game.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The steady stream of impeccable flat whites making their way to parents each morning is testament to how good the coffee is here too.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of testament
Noun
  • The positions require Senate confirmation, except in temporary appointments, which can last up to 120 days.
    — Gene Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • One scenario making the rounds has Cheeks potentially overseeing all of the vast TV holdings of the combined company, but so far, there’s no firm confirmation and a final structure isn’t expected to be announced until next week.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of confirmation

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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validation. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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