noun
validation
val-uh-DAY-shuhn
noun
1
The act of confirming that something is correct, genuine, or meets a standard.
"The new checkout page runs validation on every field before submitting."
2
Recognition or confirmation that someone's feelings or opinions are reasonable.
"He posted the photo online, hungry for a bit of validation."
How to Use Validation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishProof that something checks out, or the emotional reassurance that your feelings are legitimate.
Common pairings
seek validation
data validation
validation process
Word Forms
validations plural
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Etymology
From "validate" + the noun-forming suffix "-ion".