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
The clip quickly went viral, with countless comments from other women who found validation in Friedman's narrative, or could otherwise relate.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
By operating within this interface, teams can make data entry, validation and task management much more straightforward, meaning that the month-end process can be carried out without the need for extensive manual input.
—Shagun Malhotra, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Cherry-picking what represents genocide sends the wrong message to despots and would-be aggressors who see that type of validation as a green light to act with impunity and dismiss oversight from international regulators and legal authorities.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
For most artists who have gone 10 years without a major pop hit, its success would have been an absolute godsend — a comeback-marking, career-defining moment of validation.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
By operating within this interface, teams can make data entry, validation and task management much more straightforward, meaning that the month-end process can be carried out without the need for extensive manual input.
—Shagun Malhotra, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Cherry-picking what represents genocide sends the wrong message to despots and would-be aggressors who see that type of validation as a green light to act with impunity and dismiss oversight from international regulators and legal authorities.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
For most artists who have gone 10 years without a major pop hit, its success would have been an absolute godsend — a comeback-marking, career-defining moment of validation.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for validation
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The recent studies of asteroid and comet material add to the evidence that the first steps of the assembly process happen in space—and happen very readily.Elise Cutts, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
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No reasonable fact-finder could find in Debtor’s favor on the justification issue based on the evidence presented on the Motion.Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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The legal proceedings against the Tate brothers are civil matters, which carries a lower standard of proof than criminal cases.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Boosters nevertheless clung to citrus and its markers — the smell of orange blossoms, the crate labels with idyllic scenes of Old California — as proof of our subtropical paradise.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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On the night before the verdict, they were joined by more than a dozen journalists, clambering for the best angle of their emerging messages, pasted up on walls already crowded by other snippets of testimony and poetry.Catherine Porter, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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As this first episode unfolds, Preacher’s stubbornly optimistic about his chances of being acquitted and refuses to involve Paige and Christopher even though Brie, as Preacher’s lawyer, says Paige’s testimony about her late ex would pretty well put an end to the prosecution’s already weak case.Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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For service animals assisting people with disabilities, dogs are often permitted to accompany their owner in the cabin without a carrier, though documentation is required.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Scientific rigor questioned: The defense team has challenged the validity of his findings, citing the absence of standardized procedures and documentation.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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In this region, the symbiotic relationship between horse and rider is a testament to centuries-old tradition and mastery.Marco Palermo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
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There is no sense in which My Lady Jane is intended as an accurate historical portrayal of 16th century England; the deliberate anachronisms alone are a testament to that, not to mention the constant presence of magic.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Register now and check your email for confirmation and details.David Plazas, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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President-elect Trump's cabinet picks have been making their rounds on Capitol Hill ahead of their confirmation hearings.ABC News, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validation. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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