Definition of VALIDATION

validation

Meanings

Plural: validations

Noun

  • the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something
  • the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof
  • The act of validating something.
  • Something, such as a certificate, that validates something; attestation, authentication, confirmation, proof or verification.
  • The process whereby others confirm the validity of one's emotions or perspective.
  • The process of identifying a new prisoner's gang affiliation.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French validation. By surface analysis, validate + -ion.

Scrabble Score: 14

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Words With Friends Score: 17

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