validation

noun
UK: /vælɪˈdeɪʃən/
US: /vælɪˈdeɪʃən/

  1. The act of checking or proving that something is correct or reasonable.

    1. The validation of the data is very important.
    2. Successful product validation requires thorough testing and user feedback.

  2. The process of officially confirming or approving something.

    1. We need validation from the main office first.
    2. The research project requires validation from an ethics committee before proceeding.

  3. Recognition or affirmation that a person's feelings or opinions are valid or worthwhile.

    1. She needed validation for her hard work.
    2. Seeking external validation can sometimes hinder personal growth and self-acceptance.

Synonyms

verification confirmation authentication ratification endorsement approval affirmation recognition
validation transitive-verb

  1. To confirm or support the accuracy or truth of something.

    1. We must validate the data before use.
    2. The experiment results validate the original hypothesis quite nicely.

  2. To officially approve or authorize something.

    1. The court validated the election results.
    2. The new software version needs to be validated before it can be used widely.

  3. To recognize or affirm the worthiness or acceptability of someone's feelings or experiences.

    1. He felt validated by her kind words.
    2. It's important to validate the feelings of others, even if you don't agree with them.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "validation" in English means: The act of checking or proving that something is correct or reasonable., The process of officially confirming or approving something., Recognition or affirmation that a person's feelings or opinions are valid or worthwhile..

The phonetic transcription of "validation" is /vælɪˈdeɪʃən/ in British English and /vælɪˈdeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "validation": verification, confirmation, authentication, ratification, endorsement, approval, affirmation, recognition.

Example usage of "validation": "The validation of the data is very important.". More examples on the page.