validation

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle French validation. Morphologically validate +‎ -ion

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

validation (countable and uncountable, plural validations)

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

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From valider +‎ -ation.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

validation f (plural validations)

  1. validation

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