(~s, validating, ~d)
1.
To ~ something such as a claim or statement means to prove or confirm that it is true or correct. (FORMAL)
This discovery seems to ~ the claims of popular astrology.
= substantiate
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validation (validations)
This validation process ensures that the data conforms to acceptable formats.
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2.
To ~ a person, state, or system means to prove or confirm that they are valuable or worthwhile.
The Academy Awards appear to ~ his career.
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validation
I think the film is a validation of our lifestyle.
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