validation (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌvælɪˈdeɪʃən/
Definition
The action of checking or proving the validity or accuracy of something.
Examples
The validation of the experiment's results took several weeks.
We need to perform a final validation of the software before release.
His constant need for external validation made him insecure.
How to Use validation
- validation of (prepositional phrase)
- Confirmation or verification of something. — "The validation of his claims was crucial for the investigation."
- validation for (prepositional phrase)
- The act of providing a reason or justification for something. — "She searched for validation for her decision to change careers."
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