English Explanatory Dictionary

validation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of validating something.
  2. Something, such as a certificate, that validates something; attestation, authentication, confirmation, proof or verification.
  3. The process whereby others confirm the validity of one's emotions or perspective.
  4. The process of identifying a new prisoner's gang affiliation.

Pronunciation

/ˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-validation.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Qwertygiy-validation.wav /ˌvæl.əˈdæɪ.ʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Jjamesryan-validation.wav

Word forms

validation validations

Etymology

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

Derived words

cross-validation validation suite
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