validation
noun
val·i·da·tion
ˌva-lə-ˈdā-shən 
: an act, process, or instance of validating
especially
: the determination of the degree of validity of a measuring device
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I'm afraid we cannot act on your claim without validation.
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The emphasis on likes, shares and followers further fuels a desire for immediate validation, overshadowing the long-term rewards of hard work and perseverance.
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Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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—Ryan Easby, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
The subsequent years brought a cascade of professional validations:
- Top COO & Marketing Director of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals (2023).
- Silver Stevie Award for Best Entrepreneur in Advertising and Marketing (2024).
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The move was widely seen as a validation of the theatrical business model, though overall domestic box office is still down significantly from pre-COVID-19 times (the annual total is expected to be lower than last year’s).
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Safi is a twisted reflection of what Max could become, power-hungry and desperate for validation from a world that Safi feels has forgotten about her existence.
—Ryan Easby, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
The subsequent years brought a cascade of professional validations:
- Top COO & Marketing Director of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals (2023).
- Silver Stevie Award for Best Entrepreneur in Advertising and Marketing (2024).
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The move was widely seen as a validation of the theatrical business model, though overall domestic box office is still down significantly from pre-COVID-19 times (the annual total is expected to be lower than last year’s).
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/validation. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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