validation
gb/vˌælɪdˈeɪʃən/ us/vˌælɪdˈeɪʃən/
B1
Inglês
~ 7000
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
B2
action
1
confirmation something is correct or acceptable
The act or result of showing that something is true, correct, or accepted by others.
Padrão de uso:
validation of [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "validation" with "evaluation". "Validation" focuses on showing that something is correct or acceptable, while "evaluation" is about judging how good, useful, or effective something is. Another mistake is using "a validation" for every case; in many contexts English prefers "confirmation" instead, especially in everyday speech.
Sinónimos
confirmation (Very close in meaning, but slightly more general and everyday; does not always imply an official or formal process.)
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verification (Stresses careful checking or testing, especially of facts or data; often slightly more technical.)
Antónimos
refutation (Means showing that something is wrong or false, which is the opposite of confirming it as correct.)
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invalidation (Means making something not valid or not acceptable, the reverse of establishing its correctness or legitimacy.)
Colocações
validation of results
|validation of the claim
|independent validation
|external validation
|validation of the findings
|validation from experts
Temas
business
|law
|science
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The study still needs independent validation before its conclusions can be trusted.
- We are waiting for official validation of the election results.
- Her theory gained validation when several other researchers reached the same findings.
- Without proper validation, the data cannot be used in the final report.
- The committee called for further validation of the safety claims.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The new test must go through validation before doctors can use it.
- We need validation of these numbers from another team.
- The project will start after we get validation from the manager.
- The results look good, but they still need validation.
- They are working on the validation of the research findings.
Nome
technical
C1
action
2
technical checking that a system works
Careful testing or checking of a system, model, or data to make sure it works in the right way and meets the rules or requirements.
Padrão de uso:
validation of [a system/model/data]
Erro comum:
Learners may mix up "validation" and "verification" in technical contexts. A common guideline is: "verification" asks, "Did we build it right?" (checking against the design), while "validation" asks, "Did we build the right thing?" (checking against real needs or real use). The exact distinction can vary by field, so learners should follow the definitions used in their specific discipline.
Sinónimos
testing (A broader and more general word; "validation" in technical fields usually means a specific kind of testing against requirements or real-world use.)
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quality assurance (Focuses on overall quality procedures, while "validation" is one specific process within that broader activity.)
Antónimos
deployment without validation (Not a single word, but describes the opposite practice of using a system without first checking that it meets requirements.)
Colocações
data validation
|model validation
|validation process
|validation protocol
|validation study
|system validation
Temas
technology
|science
|business
Exemplos
- The software will undergo extensive validation before it is released to customers.
- Data validation rules were added to prevent incorrect entries in the database.
- Model validation showed that the algorithm performed well on unseen data.
- The pharmaceutical company is completing validation of its new manufacturing process.
- Regulations require validation of all safety-critical systems before operation.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- This program failed validation because of many errors.
- Good data validation stops users from entering bad information.
- The team is doing validation of the new machine today.
- We need more tests for proper validation of the model.
- The report describes the validation process in detail.
Nome
B2
action
3
recognition of someone’s feelings
Showing someone that their feelings or experiences are real, make sense, and are important, even if you do not agree with them.
Padrão de uso:
validation of [someone's] feelings/experience
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse "validation" with "praise". Praise says that something is good; emotional validation says that feelings or experiences are real and understandable, even if the situation is not good. Another mistake is using "I validate you" in everyday speech; English speakers more often say "I understand how you feel" or "Your feelings are valid" than use the verb directly.
Sinónimos
acknowledgment (Emphasizes noticing and recognizing, but may not always suggest the same supportive, caring tone as "validation" in emotional contexts.)
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acceptance (Focuses on agreeing to live with or allow something; "validation" also stresses communicating that the person’s feelings are understandable.)
Antónimos
dismissal (Means treating someone’s feelings as unimportant or wrong, which is the opposite of recognizing and valuing them.)
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invalidating (Direct opposite term in psychology, meaning to deny or reject someone’s feelings as unreasonable or unacceptable.)
Colocações
emotional validation
|validation from others
|validation of your feelings
|seek validation
|need validation
|offer validation
Temas
emotions
|psychology
|relationships
Exemplos
- Sometimes people are not looking for advice; they just want validation of their feelings.
- Therapy gave her the validation she never received as a child.
- Lack of emotional validation in early life can affect relationships later on.
- He found validation in an online community that shared similar experiences.
- Parents can provide powerful validation simply by listening carefully and reflecting back what they hear.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- She needed validation that her feelings were normal.
- The group gave him validation by saying, "We understand you."
- Children look for validation from their parents.
- His friends did not give him any validation, so he felt alone.
- In therapy she finally found validation for her pain.
Nome
formal
C1
action
4
official approval making something effective
Official approval that makes a law, contract, or other legal action fully accepted and in force.
Padrão de uso:
validation of [a contract/decision/election]
Erro comum:
Learners may use "validation" where "approval" or "permission" is more natural in everyday speech. "Validation" in this sense usually appears in legal or very formal documents, news reports, or official statements. In daily conversation, speakers often say "The contract was approved" rather than "The contract received validation."
Sinónimos
ratification (Common in legal and political contexts; usually refers to formal approval by a voting body such as a parliament or board.)
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approval (More general and everyday; may lack the strict legal or formal sense contained in "validation" in this context.)
Antónimos
invalidation (Means officially cancelling or declaring something legally ineffective, which is the direct legal opposite of validation.)
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annulment (A legal act that makes a decision or contract no longer valid, often treated as if it never existed.)
Colocações
validation of the contract
|validation of the agreement
|court validation
|validation of the election
|legal validation
|validation by the authorities
Temas
law
|government
|business
Exemplos
- The court’s validation of the settlement made the agreement legally binding.
- Union leaders are still waiting for government validation of the new wage deal.
- The constitution requires parliamentary validation of all international treaties.
- Without validation by the electoral commission, the results cannot be certified.
- Shareholder validation of the merger is expected next month.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The contract is not final until it receives legal validation.
- The court gave validation to the decision of the council.
- Election results need official validation before they are accepted.
- Parliamentary validation is required for this change in the law.
- The company is waiting for government validation of the agreement.
Nome
B1
action
5
approval giving free or cheap parking
A stamp or record from a shop, hotel, or other place that lets you park your car for free or for less money.
Padrão de uso:
parking validation for [a customer]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes think "validation" here means general "approval". In parking contexts, it has a very specific meaning: a stamp or record that changes the parking fee. Another mistake is to say "I want a validate"; the natural forms are "parking validation" (noun) or "to validate my parking" (verb).
Sinónimos
parking stamp (Informal way to refer to the physical stamp used as validation; does not cover electronic methods.)
Antónimos
full parking fee (Paying the complete cost for parking, which is what happens if there is no validation.)
Colocações
parking validation
|ticket validation
|offer validation
|ask for validation
|free parking validation
|validation for hotel guests
Temas
daily life
|travel
|daily_life
|transportation
Exemplos
- Do you offer parking validation for customers who eat at the restaurant?
- Hotel guests receive free parking validation at the nearby garage.
- Don’t forget to get your ticket validation at the front desk before you leave the mall.
- Without validation from the cinema, you’ll have to pay the full parking rate.
- The store provides two hours of parking validation with any purchase.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The cafe gives parking validation if you buy a drink.
- Please ask the front desk for ticket validation.
- We did not get validation, so parking was very expensive.
- This shop offers free parking validation for customers.
- You must show your receipt to get parking validation.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
validation
IPA
GB/vˌælɪdˈeɪʃən/
US/vˌælɪdˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas e acento
val - id - a - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: validation
- Plural: validation, validations
Família de palavras
Expressões
data validation
1/dˈætə vˌælɪdˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
checking data accuracy and quality
Checking data to make sure the values are correct, complete, and sensible before the data is stored or used.
Exemplos
- Strong data validation rules help prevent user input errors.
- The form includes automatic data validation for dates and email addresses.
- Data validation is a key step before training any machine learning model.
emotional validation
1/ɪmˈoʊʃənəl vˌælɪdˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
recognition that feelings are valid
Showing someone that their feelings are real, understandable, and acceptable, even if you do not agree with everything they say or do.
Exemplos
- Therapists often teach parents how to give emotional validation to their children.
- Emotional validation can reduce conflict because people feel heard and respected.
- Lack of emotional validation in a relationship can lead to distance and resentment.
need validation
1/nˈid vˌælɪdˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
require others’ approval or confirmation
To feel that you must get approval or confirmation from other people before you can feel OK or move forward.
Exemplos
- You don’t need validation from strangers on the internet to know your own worth.
- The team still needs validation from senior management before launching the product.
- She knows her idea is strong, but she needs validation from her partner before making a decision.
parking validation
1/pˈɑɹkɪŋ vˌælɪdˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
confirmation giving a parking discount
A special stamp, code, or record from a shop, hotel, or other place that makes your parking cheaper or free.
Exemplos
- The restaurant offers parking validation for up to two hours.
- Remember to get parking validation at the counter before going back to the garage.
- Some stores no longer provide parking validation on weekends.
seek validation
1/sˈik vˌælɪdˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
look for approval from others
To look for or try to get other people to say that you are right, good, or acceptable, or that your feelings make sense.
Exemplos
- Teenagers often seek validation from their friends instead of their parents.
- If you constantly seek validation online, you may feel empty when the likes stop.
- He finally stopped seeking validation from his boss and started trusting his own judgment.
validation and verification
1/vˌælɪdˈeɪʃən ˈænd vˌɛɹəfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
combined checks that a system is right
Two connected kinds of careful checking: one to see if a system was built correctly, and one to see if it is the right system for the real needs or rules.
Exemplos
- Validation and verification are both essential steps in safety-critical software development.
- The report outlines the validation and verification activities carried out during the project.
- Regulations require documented validation and verification for all medical devices.
validation process
1/vˌælɪdˈeɪʃən pɹˈɑsˌɛs/
fixed phrase
technical
series of checks to confirm compliance
The set of steps used to test and check that a system, product, or method works correctly and meets the rules or needs.
Exemplos
- The validation process for medical devices can take several years.
- We need to document every stage of the validation process for the audit.
- Improving the data validation process greatly reduced errors in the reports.