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
The racer is searching for redemption and validation in the cockpit of a Formula 1 race car, and must vie for the spotlight with a teammate played by Damson Idris.
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
The first round, though, acted as some degree of validation.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Research there includes work on improving infant formula safety, food contamination from packaging, pathogen prevention in food manufacturing and produce, investigating the causes of illness outbreaks, and Grade A milk validation.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
Furthermore, institutional validation can be a valuable signal.
—Bhaskar Ahuja, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
The first round, though, acted as some degree of validation.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Research there includes work on improving infant formula safety, food contamination from packaging, pathogen prevention in food manufacturing and produce, investigating the causes of illness outbreaks, and Grade A milk validation.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
Furthermore, institutional validation can be a valuable signal.
—Bhaskar Ahuja, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for validation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validation
Noun
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The audit found that nearly 40% of all 650 evidence bags and almost a third of all firearms weren't documented before being stored in the evidence room.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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When Elsbeth sits in on a rehearsal, she’s first dismayed by the script’s accusations of evidence planting, then delighted to see Mateo (probably her favorite perp to date), and finally, puzzled by how much the actors openly loathe their director.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
Noun
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In Seminole County, a hotbed of bear encounters several years ago, has seen a dramatic decrease in conflicts with bears since implementing such non-lethal measures as the use of bear proof trash cans.—
Grant Gelhardt,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Be prepared to give identification and proof of property ownership to deputies.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Ars Video Whether the Take It Down Act can survive a potential constitutional challenge or not, the 48-hour timeline may be deficient for other reasons, though, victim testimony suggests.—
Ashley Belanger – May 19,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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Their testimony is likely to highlight both the practical and political pressures confronting ICE personnel in the field.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Clean documentation, efficient data transfer and compatible systems are essential for smooth acquisitions and ongoing management.—
Paul Davis,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Federal case records show the company has not filed any documentation since Illston issued her ruling.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Its weightless wear is a testament to the fact that it’s made from over 40% water, delivering light-to-medium coverage that wears like a moisturizer.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 May 2025
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Part of those fireworks is a testament to the four’s overwhelming talent battling toe-to-toe.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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Casey Means attends a confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the Capitol.—
David Gilbert,
Wired News,
9 May 2025
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On April 30, the Senate committee that oversees NASA and other federal science agencies gave Isaacman its nod to advance to a formal confirmation vote in the full chamber.—
Leonard David,
Scientific American,
8 May 2025
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validation. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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