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
However, despite decades of scientific validation and public health success, fluoridation is now under threat.
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Celeste Ziara, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2025
But again, the nominations are a great validation of what everybody’s doing.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
Unlike the broad and more public validation that social media provides from getting likes, one-on-one conversations with chatbots can feel more intimate and potentially more convincing — not unlike the yes-men who surround the most powerful tech bros.
—Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
Every piece of software should go through proper review and testing, especially for things like input validation, authentication and how data is stored or transferred.
—Jimmie Lee, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Celeste Ziara, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2025
But again, the nominations are a great validation of what everybody’s doing.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
Unlike the broad and more public validation that social media provides from getting likes, one-on-one conversations with chatbots can feel more intimate and potentially more convincing — not unlike the yes-men who surround the most powerful tech bros.
—Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
Every piece of software should go through proper review and testing, especially for things like input validation, authentication and how data is stored or transferred.
—Jimmie Lee, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for validation
Noun
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The one thing that prompted me to investigate further, however, was the evidence.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard claimed there was evidence to prosecute former President Barack Obama for his administration’s intelligence assessment of Russia’s 2016 election interference.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
20 July 2025
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The memo also contains a link to about 11 hours of footage of Epstein in his cell released as proof of his suicide—which quickly faced more scrutiny after viewers realized about a minute of footage was missing.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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It’s bottled at cask strength of 109.3 proof, which is high but not overpowering.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 July 2025
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Bell’s 73-year-old aunt, Paula Goins, who worked 35 years for a federal court and arrived in a wheelchair, brought up Dozier in her testimony.—
The Marshall Project,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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The eyewitness testimony at his trial was unreliable, but Duncan's lawyer offered only a minimal defense, and he was sentenced to life in prison.—
Terry Gross,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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As reported in Harvard Business Review, U.S. physicians spend 34% to 55% of their workday on documentation and EHR reviews—cutting into face time with patients and weakening the patient-provider relationship.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Mesa’s Parks and Recreation Department’s overtime authorization process requires direct supervisor approval and documentation of justification, according to the city.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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The fact that weed's heart dangers have ever been anything less than a national story is a testament to how successful the marijuana industry, its advocates in the media, and the politicians it's coopted have been at reputation management.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Meloni’s ability to win over skeptics is partly a testament to her evident talents.—
Massimo Calabresi,
Time,
24 July 2025
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At his confirmation hearing, Acosta initially defended his handling of the original case.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Popular Science has reached out to Sotheby’s for confirmation of the sale price.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
16 July 2025
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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