validation

[val-i-dey-shuhn] / ˌvæl ɪˈdeɪ ʃən /

NOUN

confirmation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptance affirmation authorization corroboration endorsement proof recognition verification

STRONG

accord admission agreement approval assent attestation authentication avowal consent demonstration evidence nod okay passage passing sanction substantiation support supporting testament testimonial testimony visa warrant witness

WEAK

accepting affirming authenticating authorizing corroborating go ahead green light proving sanctioning stamp of approval validating verifying

Antonyms

STRONG

denial disagreement disapproval dissension opposition refusal rejection veto

Example Sentences

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Future improvements will focus on increasing readout speed and expanding validation studies.

From Science Daily

In order to do this, she has to learn to live without her "approval or validation" and give this to herself instead.

From BBC

"It's a career highlight, a validation of all the efforts I've put in over the years to chase this stuff," said Mr Browne of his win.

From BBC

For Ms Goldfarb and Mr Barlett, when the sizable corporations take notice, the crowded shelves adds more validation to what they do.

From BBC

To investors who have been increasingly concerned about a bubble, the report came as validation that AI isn’t so easy to monetize.

From MarketWatch