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
Synonyms
Examples of validation in a Sentence
I'm afraid we cannot act on your claim without validation.
Recent Examples on the Web
Silverman carried her search for validation to Michigan State University.
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Audrey Richardson and Aurora Sousanis, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
This transformative type of AI is different in many ways from more traditional machine learning models, raising new considerations for output validation and keeping humans in the loop as generative AI begins to accomplish cognitive tasks that used to be the sole province of human thought.
—Beena Ammanath, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
That said, making sure your child is showing empathy to others is key, as is teaching them to feel good about themselves without seeking out external validation.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Mar. 2024
Here was like, no form of validation, confirmation.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Sharing content is less an act of generosity than a tiresome ask—a request for attention and validation from someone who is already taxed to the gills with liking, responding, and reacting to the infinite scroll.
—Meghan O'Gieblyn, WIRED, 25 Mar. 2024
Completing most of the short jaunt was a reassuring validation that the rocket’s design appears to be sound.
—Kenneth Chang, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024
This data system collects and performs automated validation and indexing of companies.
—Jacob Wolinsky, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
When appropriate, the Intelligent MPI Triage leverages third-party resources to verify and ensure a comprehensive validation process.
—Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024
Audrey Richardson and Aurora Sousanis, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
This transformative type of AI is different in many ways from more traditional machine learning models, raising new considerations for output validation and keeping humans in the loop as generative AI begins to accomplish cognitive tasks that used to be the sole province of human thought.
—Beena Ammanath, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
That said, making sure your child is showing empathy to others is key, as is teaching them to feel good about themselves without seeking out external validation.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Mar. 2024
Here was like, no form of validation, confirmation.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Sharing content is less an act of generosity than a tiresome ask—a request for attention and validation from someone who is already taxed to the gills with liking, responding, and reacting to the infinite scroll.
—Meghan O'Gieblyn, WIRED, 25 Mar. 2024
Completing most of the short jaunt was a reassuring validation that the rocket’s design appears to be sound.
—Kenneth Chang, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024
This data system collects and performs automated validation and indexing of companies.
—Jacob Wolinsky, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
When appropriate, the Intelligent MPI Triage leverages third-party resources to verify and ensure a comprehensive validation process.
—Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/validation. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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