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validation

[val-i-dey-shuhn] / ˌvæl ɪˈdeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
confirmation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptance affirmation authorization corroboration endorsement proof recognition verification
STRONG
accord admission agreement approval assent attestation authentication avowal consent demonstration evidence nod okay passage passing sanction substantiation support supporting testament testimonial testimony visa warrant witness
WEAK
accepting affirming authenticating authorizing corroborating go ahead green light proving sanctioning stamp of approval validating verifying
Antonyms
STRONG
denial disagreement disapproval dissension opposition refusal rejection veto

Example Sentences

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What united attendees wasn’t emotional validation—it was civic responsibility.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This reflects confidence in AI adoption and represents continued market validation of our model that is proving both repeatable and scalable, enabling us to meet accelerating demand from our customers,” McBee added in a statement.

From Barron's

At their core, the rallies resemble bad group therapy—gatherings that offer validation, solidarity and emotional release.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is "validation that what we saw, our children being harmed, was true. It's going to make the world safer."

From Barron's

"Fifa point to their unconfirmed sales figures as validation of their unfair ticket practices, while the reality is they leave loyal fans with no other choice - pay up or lose out," Evain said.

From BBC

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.