VALIDATION

validation, proof, substantiation

(noun) the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something

establishment, validation

(noun) the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

validation (countable and uncountable, plural validations)

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.

(US) The process of identifying a new prisoner's gang affiliation.

Source: Wiktionary


Val`i*da"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. validation.]

Definition: The act of giving validity. [R.] Knowles.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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