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
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To date, she is believed to have been abducted, but extensive investigations have failed to uncover any concrete evidence as to what happened or where her remains could be.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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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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Separately, Burke said there is a growing popularity with e-motorcycles, which require the rider to have a driver’s license, proof of insurance, and state registration.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Over 15 million votes have already been cast by fans across partner teams—proof that this is not speculative hype but a mainstream trend.—
Julian La Picque,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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See Maxwell’s conditions for a congressional testimony.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Investigators believe Vega was killed to prevent her testimony Sheriff’s Office detectives said Young's motive was to prevent Vega from testifying in a 2020 criminal case in which he was accused of robbing her at gunpoint.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
30 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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More than just another golf retail outlet, the forthcoming addition is a testament to the continued modern evolution of the 130-year-old property in the North Carolina Sandhills.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
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 2 Aug. 2025.
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