Validation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Validation is a noun meaning The act of validating something.
Meaning
The act of validating something.
More Meanings
- Something, such as a certificate, that validates something; attestation, authentication, confirmation, proof or verification.
- The process whereby others confirm the validity of one's emotions or perspective.
- (US) The process of identifying a new prisoner's gang affiliation.
Example Sentences
In reality, brains go overboard with this sort of fear validation. They love any chance to prove a fear is valid while ignoring all the reasons it's not.
Praise is a judgment. It says, “I like the way you look or perform.” Validation demonstrates acceptance. It says, “I accept who you are, independent of how you look or perform.” When people claim that we shouldn’t rely on “external validation,” they are confusing validation with praise.
Word Forms
- validations
Synonyms for validation
Depending on context, synonyms include validating, proving, establishment, proof.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include proof, establishment, proving, validating, validated, validate.
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