validation
/ˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/
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Also seen as: validations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of validating something.
Noun
Examples
In reality, brains go overboard with this sort of fear validation. They love any chance to prove a fear is valid while ignoring all the reasons it's not.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Something, such as a certificate, that validates something; attestation, authentication, confirmation, proof or verification.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “validation” mean?
The act of validating something.
Is “validation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.