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validationthe action of checking or proving the validity or accuracy of something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action of checking or proving the validity or accuracy of something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌvælɪˈdeɪʃən/

Example Sentences

  • The app crashed because it lacked proper input validation.
  • He posted his workout selfie on Instagram for validation from strangers.
  • The scientific theory requires validation through repeated experiments.

validation

NOUN

[/ˌvælɪˈdeɪʃən/]

the action of checking or proving the validity or accuracy of something

The ticket passed validation, so they could enter the concert.
💡 Concept

The ticket passed validation, so they could enter the concert.

The scientist's conclusion gained validation from strong evidence. (VALID + CHECK = VALIDATION → the process of confirming that something is valid)
🧠 Mnemonic

The scientist's conclusion gained validation from strong evidence. (VALID + CHECK = VALIDATION → the process of confirming that something is valid)

Validation brought confirmation and earned everyone's trust.
🎵 Rhyme

Validation brought confirmation and earned everyone's trust.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌvælɪˈdeɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌvælɪˈdeɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootvalid
Suffix--ation

Origin

The word derives from Latin validus, meaning 'strong' or 'healthy,' which evolved into the verb validate, signifying 'to make valid or effective.' The suffix -tion was then added to nominalize the verb, producing the noun validation with the meaning of 'verification' or 'confirmation.'

Breakdown

valid (effective, having strength or legal force, from Latin validus) + -ation (noun-forming suffix indicating the action or result of a process).

🎵Rhyme

nationstationcreationinformation
nation
station
creation
information

🔗Collocations

data validation
seek validation
validation process
external validation
validation error
need validation

📝Examples

The app crashed because it lacked proper input validation.

😄 Fun example

He posted his workout selfie on Instagram for validation from strangers.

The scientific theory requires validation through repeated experiments.

😄 Fun example

My mom's validation of my cooking skills meant more than any restaurant review.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

verificationconfirmationapprovalauthenticationendorsement

Antonyms

invalidationrejectiondenial

Related

validatevalidvalidityvalidator

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