Meaning

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

Frequency

26k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/
Etymology

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

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