26984 words

validation

3 definitions • 6 examples
1
the act or process of making something officially or legally acceptable or approved:

Examples:

Parking is free with validation of your ticket by one of the outlets in the mall.
The system enables electronic validation of an applicant's identity and certificates.
2
proof that something is correct:

Examples:

He saw this result as validation of his theory.
The court's ruling is a validation of the new funding plan.
3
the feeling that other people approve of and accept you, or something that gives you this feeling:

Examples:

As human beings we crave validation from the outside world.
The film could bring him the ultimate validation: an Oscar.

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