validation
nounOPAL W
/ˌvælɪˈdeɪʃn/
/ˌvælɪˈdeɪʃn/
(formal)- [uncountable, countable] the act of proving that something is true or correct
- There must be some form of external validation of the data.
- [uncountable, countable] the act of making something legally recognized
- validation of web service contracts
- [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
- [uncountable] the feeling that others recognize that you are right or good enough
- We seek validation from our peers.