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

And after that, all you want is respect and validation from your peers, and I felt that.

From Los Angeles Times

She’s the extreme version of someone placing their value completely in the validation of other people.

From Los Angeles Times

The answer was about a coach seeking validation.

From Los Angeles Times

It was an empowering moment of validation - a moment of feeling truly accepted.

From BBC

He wasn’t desperate for the validation of others.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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