validation

Etymology

From Middle French validation. Morphologically validate + -ion

noun

  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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