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
That was a guy who was looking for a little validation from a friend.
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Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025
At one point, that must have seemed like a sweet validation for Navarro, a maverick among prominent economists despite his Harvard Ph.D.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
But in some respects, the Standard Model has become notorious, too, because its many myriad experimental validations have contributed to a crisis in particle physics wherein progress has slowed down as researchers have seen no obvious path forward to further breakthroughs.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2025
Output Validation One of the most critical components of AI security is output validation.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025
At one point, that must have seemed like a sweet validation for Navarro, a maverick among prominent economists despite his Harvard Ph.D.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
But in some respects, the Standard Model has become notorious, too, because its many myriad experimental validations have contributed to a crisis in particle physics wherein progress has slowed down as researchers have seen no obvious path forward to further breakthroughs.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2025
Output Validation One of the most critical components of AI security is output validation.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for validation
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This level of protection came to prominence when Apple added it to iPhones last year, reportedly frustrating law enforcement agencies which could not tap into phones retrieved from evidence lockers even with USB forensic toolkits.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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There’s also evidence that the ship’s engineers left the boilers on, shoveling coal into the furnaces to keep electricity running.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Legitimate buyers should be able to provide proof of funds, business acquisition history, and a clear intent to purchase.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The buoyant scene is not proof of a revival of Catholicism among increasingly secular Spaniards.—
Erika Page,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 Apr. 2025
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Much of the testimony has revolved around Read’s actions in the days and hours surrounding O’Keefe’s death.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Hippler said that there is no precedent for striking the death penalty over media coverage, and that those concerns could be mitigated through the jury selection process and expert testimony.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Apr. 2025
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However, in recent weeks, there have been multiple reports of people without criminal convictions, and some with valid documentation, being detained for deportation.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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During the course of the case, Grossman requested a wide range of documentation, related to OSA records, the alleged victim’s mental health, her email communication with Taylor and her hospital records, according to court filings.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Qasr Al Watan Qasr Al Watan, the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi, is a testament to the UAE's rich cultural heritage and modern achievements.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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This endorsement is a testament to our progress, and importantly, the relentless effort each of you contributes every day.—
Michael Wayland,Yun Li,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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Update: Republished on April 11 with confirmation that Pixels are now being updated and reports into cyber attacks targeting Android phones with new spyware.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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For Callie, hearing all of this is confirmation of the worst things she’s ever suspected about her relationship with her mother.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validation. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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