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
That was a guy who was looking for a little validation from a friend.
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Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025
At one point, that must have seemed like a sweet validation for Navarro, a maverick among prominent economists despite his Harvard Ph.D.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
But in some respects, the Standard Model has become notorious, too, because its many myriad experimental validations have contributed to a crisis in particle physics wherein progress has slowed down as researchers have seen no obvious path forward to further breakthroughs.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2025
Output Validation One of the most critical components of AI security is output validation.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025
At one point, that must have seemed like a sweet validation for Navarro, a maverick among prominent economists despite his Harvard Ph.D.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
But in some respects, the Standard Model has become notorious, too, because its many myriad experimental validations have contributed to a crisis in particle physics wherein progress has slowed down as researchers have seen no obvious path forward to further breakthroughs.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2025
Output Validation One of the most critical components of AI security is output validation.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for validation
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This level of protection came to prominence when Apple added it to iPhones last year, reportedly frustrating law enforcement agencies which could not tap into phones retrieved from evidence lockers even with USB forensic toolkits.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Court documents appear to offer evidence for the Skaggs lawyers’ claims of a partnership.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Legitimate buyers should be able to provide proof of funds, business acquisition history, and a clear intent to purchase.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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International students must meet several requirements to obtain an F-1 visa, including school admission, a U.S. embassy interview, and proof of financial support.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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So the analysis confirmed the testimony of naval architect Edward Wilding—who helped design Titanic—as to how a ship touted as unsinkable could have met such a fate.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Prosecutors noted that some relatives will be on the witness list, and as such, shouldn't be allowed to observe testimony in the case prior to taking the stand themselves.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, in recent weeks, there have been multiple reports of people without criminal convictions, and some with valid documentation, being detained for deportation.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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During the course of the case, Grossman requested a wide range of documentation, related to OSA records, the alleged victim’s mental health, her email communication with Taylor and her hospital records, according to court filings.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Qasr Al Watan Qasr Al Watan, the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi, is a testament to the UAE's rich cultural heritage and modern achievements.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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Whether revelatory or exultant, 5ive is a testament to just that reality.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
18 Apr. 2025
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Update: Republished on April 11 with confirmation that Pixels are now being updated and reports into cyber attacks targeting Android phones with new spyware.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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For Callie, hearing all of this is confirmation of the worst things she’s ever suspected about her relationship with her mother.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validation. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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