validation

/ˌvælɪˈdeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of proving or confirming that something is true, correct, or acceptable.
    • The software requires email validation to create an account.
    • Your ticket needs validation before you can board the train.
    • The scientist sought validation for her theory through experiments.
  2. Recognition or acceptance that a person's feelings, thoughts, or experiences are valid and important.
    • Sometimes a simple apology is all the validation someone needs.
    • He found validation in his coworkers' praise for his hard work.
    • Children need validation from their parents to feel secure.
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