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validation

validation

75 4.3
An act of checking that something is true, correct, or acceptable
  • noun
  • /ˌvælɪˈdeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : validación
  • The scientist received validation for her research findings from an independent review panel.
  • validation study
  • verification and validation
  • empirical validation

Examples

  • Yes, sir, it's a real validation of the program.

  • Well, it's a kind of validation of who I really am.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • And so it was validation because I felt seen.

  • I would like validation, I would like to feel loved.

  • And it is just a validation that is unlike any other.

  • We're all looking for a little validation.

  • As if this gave her some sort of power or validation she desperately wanted.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • Of the 53 items, only 2 completely met the validation criteria.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Because people are insecure and they need validation from others.

  • I don't need that kind of validation from my peers.

Synonyms

test
vsvalidation
1.0

An activity to check how well something works

is used to prove acceptability and correctness rather than being only a single check
check
vsvalidation
720 1.0

An act of looking at something to make sure it is correct

is about proving overall acceptability rather than a simple examination
testing
vsvalidation
504 2.5

A process of checking how well something works or how safe it is

is a process for proving something acceptable rather than only measuring performance
confirmation
vsvalidation
  • Formal
230 2.5

An official act that approves something and makes it valid

focuses on checking or proving acceptability rather than formal approval
establishment
vsvalidation
56 4.1

The act of starting something new, like a company or project

focuses on checking something is acceptable rather than founding or starting it
certification
vsvalidation
51 4.1

An official process of checking and approving that someone or something meets rules

is about checking or proving acceptability rather than giving official approval
authentication
vsvalidation
  • Specialized
27 6.3

Checking that a person or document is real

checks general acceptability and accuracy rather than only genuineness
verification
vsvalidation
  • Formal
13 5.3

A signed legal statement that says a claim is true

is a broader checking process not limited to legal affidavits
substantiation
vsvalidation
  • Formal
4 7.9

Evidence that shows a claim or idea is true

uses evidence to support claims rather than carrying out acceptability checks
attestation
vsvalidation
  • Formal
1 7.9

Official proof, often by signature or witness, that something is true

is a general checking process rather than a formal declaration of truth
ascertainment
vsvalidation
1 7.1

The process of finding out if something is true

focuses on establishing truth rather than judging overall acceptability
reverification
vsvalidation
7.2

A repeated check to make sure it is correct

is the first thorough check rather than a repeated one

Antonyms

180 3.0

Not being accepted by people or a group

invalidity
  • Specialized
1 7.0

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

How Rigorous

certification
51 4.1
validation
  • Specialized
75 4.3
inspection
  • Formal
356 2.5
check
720 1.0

Surface Forms

validation singular
validations plural

Morphology

validation = validate (transparent) = valid + ion

Formed by adding the nominalizing suffix '-ion' to the verb 'validate', a standard and predictable noun formation.

Etymology

The word validation comes from the Latin word validus and the older root valere, which mean 'to be strong' or 'to be worth', and you can see the same root in the English word valid. Think of validation as making something 'strong' by checking it carefully. That's why validation means proving that something is correct or acceptable.