validation
noun
val·i·da·tion
ˌva-lə-ˈdā-shən 
: an act, process, or instance of validating
especially
: the determination of the degree of validity of a measuring device
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I'm afraid we cannot act on your claim without validation.
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Programs can also offer inspiration and validation.
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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—Thania Garcia, Variety, 23 July 2025
The moment also gave her something that’s been elusive for years: validation.
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
In communities that have often felt overlooked or marginalized, Los Bukis has offered a sense of validation by telling stories that reflect the realities of working-class life and perseverance.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 23 July 2025
The moment also gave her something that’s been elusive for years: validation.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 21 July 2025
Support groups, peer companions and therapists trained in treating grief and trauma can offer the kind of recognition and validation that even the most devoted friend may not be able to provide.
—Liza Barros-Lane, The Conversation, 17 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for validation
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/validation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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