as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
I'm afraid we cannot act on your claim without validation
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Recent Examples of validation
Tanya is a character who needed to be loved so much and was looking for validation in everyone.
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Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
The purpose of building Old Trafford had swift validation.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
One of the major breakthroughs of this study is its comprehensive validation process.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
Build self-acceptance first, rather than seeking validation externally.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for validation
Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
The purpose of building Old Trafford had swift validation.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
One of the major breakthroughs of this study is its comprehensive validation process.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
Build self-acceptance first, rather than seeking validation externally.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for validation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validation
Noun
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Those were just some of the yet-unheard pieces of evidence brought to light in the case suggesting intimate involvement of Newsmax's top executives and talent in programming decisions.—
Maddy Lauria,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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Investigators worked for weeks to process the murder scene and connect a trail of evidence, while families, friends, a school and a community grieved.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Dark Winds is proof of that, as far as your career.—
Lisa de los Reyes,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2025
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Augustina and Blessing are proof of that, milling outside the prison walls, caught between madcap laughter and wails of pain — the polarities of grief.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In another series of studies in the journal Psychology, Crime & Law, researchers found that the use of swear words in (fictitious) legal testimony made the testimony seem more credible to participants than when the same testimony was free of profanity.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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Prosecutors are seeking to have his testimony precluded the second time around.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The report said Hispanic voters who are American citizens were those most likely to lack documentation, along with young and low-income citizens.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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Possessing valid documentation is the second item on the State Department’s checklist for U.S. tourists traveling internationally.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Their stories outraged me and are a testament to the unbowed courage and resilience of our country’s original inhabitants.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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That Smith ended up in West Lafayette, Ind., is a testament to the stability and consistency of a program that has had two coaches over the last 44 years.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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The policy paper — much more detailed than anything that's appeared on Trump's campaign site or come up in confirmation hearings — is a strong signal that big changes are indeed on the horizon.—
Caitlin Owens,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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The delivery person then sets the package down and easily encourages Frank to pose in the delivery confirmation photo.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validation. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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