validation
/ˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.68 in modern English
14
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
Something, such as a certificate, that validates something; attestation, authentication, confirmation, proof or verification.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
The process whereby others confirm the validity of one's emotions or perspective.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
The process of identifying a new prisoner's gang affiliation.
American usage; Countable; Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "In reality, brains go overboard with this sort of fear validation. They love any chance to prove a fear is valid while ignoring all the reasons it's not."
- "Praise is a judgment. It says, “I like the way you look or perform.” Validation demonstrates acceptance. It says, “I accept who you are, independent of how you look or perform.” When people claim that we shouldn’t rely on “external validation,” they are confusing validation with praise."
Etymology
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: validation, *h₂welh₁-
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/
- British English: /ˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/
Usage
- Countable
- Uncountable
- American usage