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Definition of validation noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

validation

noun
 
/ˌvælɪˈdeɪʃn/
 
/ˌvælɪˈdeɪʃn/
(formal)
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  1. [uncountable, countable] the act of proving that something is true or correct
    • There must be some form of external validation of the data.
  2. [uncountable, countable] the act of making something legally recognized
    • validation of web service contracts
    Topics Law and justicec2
  3. [uncountable, countable] the act of stating officially that something is useful and of an acceptable standard
    • an agreement on the validation of the institution's degree courses
  4. [uncountable] the feeling that others recognize that you are right or good enough
    • We seek validation from our peers.
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