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
Making the rounds Having been given the validation of the village, Olea was able to land coaching gigs all over town, including at various churches, and open a studio of his own.
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Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
And why is art so dependent on scientific validation, so in need of acquiring a utilitarian value as medicine?
—Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
The feeling of validation and any kind of good feeling associated with it is so fleeting.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Jean Smart’s aging comic still looking for industry validation and Hannah Einbinder’s needy Gen-Z writer are trapped in an endless cycle of building trust that inevitably gives way to betrayal.
—Nina Metz, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
And why is art so dependent on scientific validation, so in need of acquiring a utilitarian value as medicine?
—Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
The feeling of validation and any kind of good feeling associated with it is so fleeting.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Jean Smart’s aging comic still looking for industry validation and Hannah Einbinder’s needy Gen-Z writer are trapped in an endless cycle of building trust that inevitably gives way to betrayal.
—Nina Metz, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for validation
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Patrick Toomey, the deputy director of ACLU's National Security Project, said the government has not supported its claims against TikTok with concrete public evidence.Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
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There is even evidence for this from the government itself.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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That’s higher proof than traditional bourbon or rye whiskey, resulting in a lighter flavor profile.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Take the brand’s latest collection drop as proof: the 2025 BÉIS Sport Collection features a line-up of high-performance bags and accessories to assist those always on the move.Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 16 Jan. 2025
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Police found the fingerprints of three men on the jack, according to testimony: Barceleau, Estrada and Leonel Gutierrez.Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Faraji also references filing complaints to Fox human resources; should the case advance to pretrial discovery, those HR files could be turned over and HR staff could be ordered to give sworn testimony.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Companies in the business of making drugs or medical devices must produce reams of documentation for everything from research and clinical trials to product development to manufacturing and labels, Sarna said.Alex Konrad, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Somewhat ironically, his documentation of Korea’s evolving leisure culture contains a strong work ethic.Hanna Park, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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Kim’s photographs serve as a testament to a society that, while grappling with the pressures of long work hours and rapid modernization, finds moments of joy and connection.Hanna Park, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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Today, Bentley stands as a testament to the power of community engagement and the commitment to heart health.Forbes, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Kennedy has been meeting with Republican and Democratic senators on Capitol Hill in anticipation of his confirmation hearing, the date for which has not yet been set.Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Apple did not admit to any wrongdoing as part of the settlement, although some social media users interpreted the payout as confirmation of Apple using its voice assistant to spy on users.Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validation. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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