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 was a guy who was looking for a little validation from a friend.
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Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025
At one point, that must have seemed like a sweet validation for Navarro, a maverick among prominent economists despite his Harvard Ph.D.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
But in some respects, the Standard Model has become notorious, too, because its many myriad experimental validations have contributed to a crisis in particle physics wherein progress has slowed down as researchers have seen no obvious path forward to further breakthroughs.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2025
Output Validation One of the most critical components of AI security is output validation.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025
At one point, that must have seemed like a sweet validation for Navarro, a maverick among prominent economists despite his Harvard Ph.D.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
But in some respects, the Standard Model has become notorious, too, because its many myriad experimental validations have contributed to a crisis in particle physics wherein progress has slowed down as researchers have seen no obvious path forward to further breakthroughs.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2025
Output Validation One of the most critical components of AI security is output validation.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for validation
Noun
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Abrego Garcia should return to the United States, and the government should present evidence of his gang affiliation in court.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2025
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There's no evidence of hundreds of thousands of people over 100 years old collecting benefits illegally.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Legitimate buyers should be able to provide proof of funds, business acquisition history, and a clear intent to purchase.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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International students must meet several requirements to obtain an F-1 visa, including school admission, a U.S. embassy interview, and proof of financial support.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Much of the testimony has revolved around Read’s actions in the days and hours surrounding O’Keefe’s death.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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According to testimony at his 2023 preliminary hearing, he was involved in a dispute with neighbors over his dog, King, and got mad at Penn when Penn picked up the animal.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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However, in recent weeks, there have been multiple reports of people without criminal convictions, and some with valid documentation, being detained for deportation.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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During the course of the case, Grossman requested a wide range of documentation, related to OSA records, the alleged victim’s mental health, her email communication with Taylor and her hospital records, according to court filings.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Qasr Al Watan Qasr Al Watan, the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi, is a testament to the UAE's rich cultural heritage and modern achievements.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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Whether revelatory or exultant, 5ive is a testament to just that reality.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Senate ultimately approved his confirmation in a narrow vote.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2025
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And there will be more action for Isaacman next week: On April 30, the Commerce Committee will vote on whether or not to report his nomination to the full Senate, a key step in the confirmation process.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validation. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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