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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“This first external raise is not just a milestone, but a validation of what’s been achieved in a single year,” said Logan Langberg, a partner at Imaginary Ventures.

From The Wall Street Journal

When he was found guilty, and sentenced to six years and seven months in prison, she says it felt like a validation.

From BBC

When researchers have follow-up questions for sources, they are often unreachable, leaving incidents unconfirmed pending further validation.

From The Wall Street Journal

"In essence, we are seeing validation of the idea that job creation is very weak and companies have been letting workers go at a slow pace," he said in a note.

From Barron's

However, Keenan said the meetings can be a chance for victims to get "validation, vindication and accountability".

From BBC

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