validation

noun

ˌva-lə-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce validation (audio)
Definition of validationnext
as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim I'm afraid we cannot act on your claim without validation

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Recent Examples of validation The 2016 Indy 500 winner conducted the maiden validation test, praising the car's exceptional build quality and predictable, rewarding handling. — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The achievement provides important validation for the ZiaCore design and is expected to support the development of a new generation of compact nuclear microreactors. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026 Vehicle owners of non-active systems can still update via the app using their VIN (last 8 digits) as a validation step. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 The series overall against the Phillies was validation of that. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for validation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validation
  1. evidence
  2. proof
  3. testimony
  4. documentation
  5. testament
  6. confirmation
Noun
  • Keep the message short, specific, and free of emotional evidence exhibits.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The evidence is already in the revenue per employee data, which is eclipsing every historical benchmark.
    — Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of evidence
Noun
  • Seed money bought you a prototype and early customers; those proof points unlocked the Series A, which bought product-market fit, which unlocked the Series B, which bought scale.
    — Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • That casts doubt on Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s plans to encourage more young people to pursue technical qualifications as a way to future-proof their careers.
    — Irina Anghel, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of proof
Noun
  • Monday's witnesses are expected to include police officers and doctors involved in the immediate response to the killings, building on testimony some of their colleagues gave for the prosecution last week.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The medical testimony came during the second week of Clancy’s trial on three counts of murder in the killings of her children Cora, 5; Dawson, 3; and 8-month-old Callan.
    — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of testimony
Noun
  • But when inspectors asked for documentation showing the Department of Buildings had approved their use, the contractor did not provide it, the agency said.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • The hope is that the changes, detailed in the protocol’s documentation, will make widespread deployment in an enterprise context much easier.
    — Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026
Definition of documentation
Noun
  • But the Padres’ third straight victory over the Giants (after dropping the series opener) and their eighth win in their past nine games was very much a testament to what their pitchers were able to do again.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Sky and Morgan absolutely tore the house down in the show-opening match of SummerSlam Saturday, which is a testament to WWE’s belief in their abilities.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of testament
Noun
  • State law prohibits the disclosure or confirmation of such information.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • There has, of course, been no confirmation one way or another, but the internet doesn’t require confirmation.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026
Definition of confirmation

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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validation. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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