as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
I'm afraid we cannot act on your claim without validation
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Recent Examples of validation
At a private suite briefing, Intel showed off two early-silicon validation platforms in open-top desktop cases, as well as a small-form-factor development kit.
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John Burek, PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
Without this validation, any insights or assumptions drawn from the model would be speculative at best.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 19 May 2025
This validation across both Holocene and glacial periods marks a critical step forward in analyzing radiocarbon anomalies from different climatic and geomagnetic time periods.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
The validation was bittersweet—relief at being believed at last, mixed with the sobering reality of facing a chronic condition.
—Eileen Davidson, Health, 15 May 2025
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John Burek, PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
Without this validation, any insights or assumptions drawn from the model would be speculative at best.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 19 May 2025
This validation across both Holocene and glacial periods marks a critical step forward in analyzing radiocarbon anomalies from different climatic and geomagnetic time periods.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
The validation was bittersweet—relief at being believed at last, mixed with the sobering reality of facing a chronic condition.
—Eileen Davidson, Health, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for validation
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There is no evidence that that is happening in significant numbers, according to the Migration Policy Institute.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Among other reasons to dispute the claim, the council cited a lack of evidence from spy agencies about communication and monetary exchanges that would be expected if the gang and government were working together.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The foundations of human persuasion are well-documented, perhaps most famously by Dr. Robert Cialdini, who outlined principles like reciprocity, scarcity, authority, commitment and consistency, liking, and social proof.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final is proof that’s not the case.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Katie Strang and Dan Robson have the details from Hart’s testimony.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Mia responded -- notably more animated and louder than her testimony on Thursday -- by acknowledging that the words were legitimate but insisting that the sentiment was not.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
30 May 2025
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Start with simple documentation that covers: How often the family or team meets Who reviews or approves decisions What the escalation path looks like when things get stuck This kind of alignment often takes the form of a short family charter.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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It is intended to streamline the removal of individuals who are deemed inadmissible under specific grounds, primarily for lacking proper documentation or for using fraudulent means to enter the country.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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Tesla’s legacy is a testament to the enduring impact of bold, forward-thinking leadership.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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From cool collaborations to soulful comebacks, the latest drops are a testament to the power and versatility of Black artistry across genres.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 May 2025
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Experts say the tattoos offer no confirmation of any allegiance to Tren de Aragua or other Venezuelan gangs.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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Martin Makary, appointed by President Donald Trump to head the FDA, mentioned the microbiome at his Senate confirmation hearing in March.—
David Hilzenrath,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validation. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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