validation

[ val-i-dey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of confirming something as true or correct: You will be prompted to enter your new password a second time for validation.

   The new method is very promising but requires validation through further testing.

   You will be prompted to enter your new password a second time for validation.

2. the act of officially or legally certifying or approving something:

   The proposal will be prioritized and put into action after it undergoes validation by the government.

3. the act of affirming a person, or their ideas, feelings, actions, etc., as acceptable and worthy:

   Recognition and validation of minority cultures by classroom teachers is crucial to student wellbeing and success.

Other Words From

• non·val·i·da·tion noun
• re·val·i·da·tion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of validation¹

valid(ate) ( def ) + -ation ( def )

Example Sentences

External validation didn't silence the voices in his head - but it gave him a healthy dose of perspective.

From BBC

But in Washington, it's become clear that Trump's win was not the overwhelming validation of his agenda that we were told in the days after Nov. 5.

From Salon

Despite the limitations of his order, it may well be taken as a validation of suspicions about fluoridation.

From Los Angeles Times

Everyone had serious doubts about the findings, and they nominated Poulain, an expert in age validation, to go to Sardinia and check the documents.

From Science Magazine

Their work marks a major milestone, as the device is the first wearable ultrasound blood pressure sensor to undergo rigorous and comprehensive clinical validation on over 100 patients.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• acceptance
• affirmation
• authorization
• corroboration
• endorsement
• proof
• recognition
• verification