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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Examples of validation in a Sentence
I'm afraid we cannot act on your claim without validation.
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This resulted in more sign-ups and attendees, higher rates of engagement, and validation that our audience appreciates a personal touch.
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Brad Rosenfeld, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
People with this type of narcissism need the recognition and validation of others to boost their self-worth.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 9 Sep. 2024
But institutional validation has never rated among her concerns.
—Hazlitt, 4 Sep. 2024
The effects of seeking that validation and affection through another person are something that Hough is still coming to terms with now.
—EW.com, 13 Aug. 2024
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Brad Rosenfeld, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
People with this type of narcissism need the recognition and validation of others to boost their self-worth.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 9 Sep. 2024
But institutional validation has never rated among her concerns.
—Hazlitt, 4 Sep. 2024
The effects of seeking that validation and affection through another person are something that Hough is still coming to terms with now.
—EW.com, 13 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for validation
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/validation. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.
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