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

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

It was important validation, for the freshman linebacker, of where his first season at USC was headed.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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