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 data gathered in the program applies to ecology, weather, oceanography, soil science, biology and satellite calibration/validation research.
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Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
The desperate need for a parent’s validation summarizes all of his psychology, as well as Imogen’s.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 25 June 2025
There have been few validation studies using modern birds, the descendants of theropod dinosaurs.
—New Atlas, 24 June 2025
Humans are sitting ducks for this application of an intimate, emotional chat bot that provides constant validation without the friction of having to deal with another person’s needs.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2025
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Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
The desperate need for a parent’s validation summarizes all of his psychology, as well as Imogen’s.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 25 June 2025
There have been few validation studies using modern birds, the descendants of theropod dinosaurs.
—New Atlas, 24 June 2025
Humans are sitting ducks for this application of an intimate, emotional chat bot that provides constant validation without the friction of having to deal with another person’s needs.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for validation
Noun
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Świątek fans later posted evidence of Azarenka doing the same thing, in the same match, on social media.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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That conclusion is also supported by video evidence of the prison unit where Epstein was housed.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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If your content lacks depth, nuance, or proof of expertise, it gets filtered out or flattened into generic responses.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The study did not establish proof that naps directly affect the risk of death.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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In his ruling in one of the lawsuits, Court of Claims Judge Louis Benza cited the testimony of a veteran New York City police officer who said the doors to the gym were blocked by a table.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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In testimony before Congress in late June, Powell agreed the Fed’s preferred inflation measure, now at 2.3%, has dropped closer to its 2% goal.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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Immigrants residing in the country illegally and legally, with valid documentation such as green cards and visas, have been detained.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Ten minors without documentation were found at the farm during the raid, eight of whom were unaccompanied, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott said in a statement on X.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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What was special about Dope Folks — and a testament to Kuester's knowledge and love of music — was its mission of seeking out and reissuing rare rap records.—
Kylie Volavongsa,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
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While the ’85 Bears and ’16 Cubs were products of a dedicated plan and each team had connected successful seasons, the ’05 White Sox were both a testament to the special alchemy of a championship team and a reminder of how fleeting greatness usually is.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Two more have been recommended for confirmation but are awaiting that vote, and another nominee was rejected by the Senate earlier this year.—
Stacey Barchenger,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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In 2022, the most recent year data is available in the monitoring report, Ohio had both the highest sightings and confirmations of black bears on record.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
8 July 2025
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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