Word
validation
Phoneticsval·i·da·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌvæɫəˈdeɪʃən/
UK/vˌælɪdˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01checking accuracy
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Academic
n. the act of checking or proving that something is true, correct, or follows the rules.
n. the process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something through evidence or testing.
“The system requires email validation before you can create a new account.”
“The research findings underwent rigorous validation by an independent panel of experts to ensure the methodology was sound.”
Usage
Often used in technical or academic contexts regarding data and research.
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02emotional support
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the feeling that other people understand and accept your emotions or opinions as being real and important.
n. the recognition or affirmation that a person's feelings or opinions are valid and worthwhile.
“It is natural to want some validation from your friends when you are going through a hard time.”
“The therapist provided the patient with the emotional validation necessary to begin discussing their past experiences openly.”
Teaching tip
This sense has become very common in modern social and psychological discussions.
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03official proof
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Formal
n. a document or mark that shows something is official or legal.
n. an object or certificate that serves as evidence of authenticity or legal status.
“You need to get a validation stamp on your parking ticket at the front desk.”
“Without the proper validation from the embassy, the travel documents were considered insufficient for entry into the country.”
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Real-World Examples
“Teens, still forming their sense of self and often craving social validation, may be especially prone to experiencing these simulated relationships as real .” Etymology
From Middle French validation. By surface analysis, validate + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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