1
as in verifying
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
a witness independently validated the policeman's version of events
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as in establishing
to show the existence or truth of by evidence
the booming economy in and of itself validated the soundness of the government's economic policies
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Recent Examples of validating
This was the process that Brendan and Anis followed, validating ideas with minimal risk in order to scale the ones with real value.
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
There’s something very validating about going through a struggle to get to the top somewhere and look down.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
This means validating every piece of data, code and model, ensuring that all elements within the supply chain are authenticated and verified.
—Steve Wilson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Companies can avoid this by engaging stakeholders early, clearly documenting requirements and validating them regularly, and maintaining effective communication throughout the project.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Hunter has been both an unguardable receiver and a lock-down cornerback, validating Sanders’ decision to let the five-star recruit loose on both sides of the ball in a way that makes the junior incomparable to any Heisman winner in over a half century.
—Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
After demonstrating that the device could continuously and accurately measure the six biomarkers in animal brains, the researchers moved on to validating their findings using clinical human CSF samples.
—New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
Thank you for validating on behalf of all older millennial women.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
Each miner competes to be first in validating a block.
—Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
There’s something very validating about going through a struggle to get to the top somewhere and look down.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
This means validating every piece of data, code and model, ensuring that all elements within the supply chain are authenticated and verified.
—Steve Wilson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Companies can avoid this by engaging stakeholders early, clearly documenting requirements and validating them regularly, and maintaining effective communication throughout the project.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Hunter has been both an unguardable receiver and a lock-down cornerback, validating Sanders’ decision to let the five-star recruit loose on both sides of the ball in a way that makes the junior incomparable to any Heisman winner in over a half century.
—Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
After demonstrating that the device could continuously and accurately measure the six biomarkers in animal brains, the researchers moved on to validating their findings using clinical human CSF samples.
—New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
Thank you for validating on behalf of all older millennial women.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
Each miner competes to be first in validating a block.
—Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validating
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The easiest way to find out if your local Planet Fitness will be on open on Christmas Eve is by searching for your location and verifying the hours posted here.Amaris Encinas, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Take the recent advice from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, of all people, which suggested verifying phishing emails by checking for spelling errors and grammatical inconsistencies.Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Leverage Cross-Functional AI Task Forces One of the most effective ways to align AI strategy with employee needs is by establishing cross-functional AI task forces.Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In this case, establishing retribution as the motive would be very clear, because Patel has laid out beforehand that in fact is his motive.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The team is resolutely focused on improving these performances and fielding competitive drivers, with Jay Guy confirming the necessity of combining skilled drivers with adequate sponsorship backing.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Democrats also faced the challenge of confirming nominees during two years of a 50-50 Senate.Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Maintaining an expansive network can be challenging and time-consuming, but here again, AI is proving to be indispensable.Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Taylor Swift surprised a young fan with the most perfect gift for the holidays, proving there is nothing the singer doesn’t do well.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Through technology and entrepreneurship, these organizations are demonstrating that collaboration is possible even in in the midst of war.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Since our purpose is to measure the cutting edge, the tasks must allow for demonstrating truly impressive capabilities.Lukas Petersson, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Validating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validating. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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