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Definitions

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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It marks a massive validation moment for a show that was able to score inside access while maintaining the trust of viewers and sources alike.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

"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 • Mar. 24, 2026

For Xi, hosting the American president is the ultimate validation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

There’s almost never any statistical validation to the scoring of these quizzes: Why does a score of 62 indicate a man is unfaithful?

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

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