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validation

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌvæɫəˈdeɪʃən// UK //vˌælɪdˈeɪʃən// val·i·da·tion

n. the act of proving that something is true, correct, or acceptable. It also describes the comforting feeling that your thoughts and emotions are recognized and respected by others.

n. the action of checking or proving the validity or accuracy of something. In psychological and social contexts, the recognition and acceptance of another person's thoughts, feelings, or experiences as legitimate.


SIMPLE

She looks to her friends for emotional validation after an argument.

CONTEXTUAL

The system requires email validation before you can fully activate your new account and access the platform.

COMPLEX

While external validation can provide a temporary boost to self-esteem, psychologists emphasize the importance of cultivating an internal sense of worth that remains resilient against criticism.

Synonyms
Origin

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

Usage

Uncountable for the abstract psychological concept or general process; countable when referring to specific instances or official stamps of approval.

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