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revalidation

revalidation

1 6.6
An official check that a person or document still meets required rules
  • noun
  • /ˌriːvælɪˈdeɪʃən/
  • Formal
translation icon : revalidación
  • The NMC's new system of revalidation will require nurses to demonstrate that they have undertaken 40 hours of CPD over a three-year period.
  • revalidation process
  • revalidation for nurses
  • NMC revalidation

So some cards will undoubtedly end up unstable if pushed too high without full revalidation that even then it's it's a risk.

Examples

  • From early December, all doctors wishing to maintain a license to practice in the UK will need to undergo revalidation.

    Blog text (14)
  • Appraisal is a fundamental part of professional development and is expected to be critical to the process of revalidation from 2015.

    Academic text (2014)
  • The importance of revalidation for the profession and for patients.

    Blog text (14)
  • Adherence to the Code will be a fundamental part of professional revalidation, which comes into force at the end of this year, without which nurses will not be able to renew their registration.

    Academic text (2015)
  • There has been a flurry of activity and public talks surrounding NMC revalidation for nurses, which will be coming into force for those who need to renew their registration in 2016.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Occupational health nurses are being urged to make their voices heard by taking part in the consultation being run by the Nursing and Midwifery Council over its plans to bring in three-year "revalidation" of nurses.

    Academic text (2014)
  • With Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) revalidation fast approaching, the Association of Occupational Health Nurse Practitioners UK (AOHNP (UK)) has put together a 21-day countdown.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Starting in December, all doctors must complete revalidation to keep their medical licenses in the UK.

  • The process of revalidation ensures that professionals meet the necessary standards to continue their practice.

  • Nurses must demonstrate their ongoing competency through revalidation every three years to maintain their registration.

Synonyms

recertification
vsrevalidation
3 5.3

To renew a certificate or license by showing it still meets required standards

is the broader official process of renewing validity for people or documents
reexamination
vsrevalidation
1 3.9

A second check of something to find mistakes or missing details

is about formal renewal and standards rather than detailed review
reinspection
vsrevalidation
  • Specialized
1 4.2

A second check of a place or thing to make sure it meets standards

emphasizes official renewal status instead of physical checking
reconfirmation
vsrevalidation
1 4.4

To check an arrangement or booking again to make sure it is correct

is an official process renewing validity not merely checking an arrangement
reverification
vsrevalidation
7.2

A repeated check to make sure it is correct

is an official renewal process rather than a simple correctness check

Antonyms

Officials stop someone from taking part because they did not follow a rule or meet a requirement

invalidity
  • Specialized
1 7.0

A state where an argument is not logical and the conclusion does not follow

How Official

accreditation
  • Formal
20 6.1
revalidation
  • Formal
1 6.6
confirmation
  • Formal
230 2.5
check
720 1.0

Surface Forms

revalidation singular
revalidations plural

Morphology

revalidation = revalidate (transparent) = re + valid + ate + ion

Standard noun formation from the verb 'revalidate', meaning the process of revalidating.

Etymology

The word revalidation begins with re- meaning 'again' and comes from validation (from valid) meaning 'acceptable'. So a revalidation is an official check to make something 'acceptable again', for example when a doctor's license is renewed to show they can still work.