validations
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/ˌvælɪˈdeɪʃənz/
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/ˌvælɪˈdeɪʃ(ə)nz/
(validation)
confirming validity / making something valid
Etymology
'validation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'validatio', where 'valid-' meant 'strong, effective'.
'validation' changed from the Medieval Latin word 'validatio' and entered English (via Middle English and influence from Old French/Medieval Latin), eventually becoming the modern English word 'validation'.
Initially, it meant 'the act of making strong or effective', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the act of confirming correctness or legitimacy'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'validation': acts or processes of validating; confirmations that something is correct, acceptable, or officially approved.
The FDA required multiple validations before approving the drug.
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Noun 2
documented tests, procedures, or quality checks (particularly in science, engineering, and software) used to confirm that a system, product, or process meets specified requirements.
The engineers ran validations on the new software module to ensure it met performance standards.
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Last updated: 2025/09/23 22:47