Validation

Definitions

1. The act of validating something.
   countable, uncountable
2. Something, such as a certificate, that validates something; attestation, authentication, confirmation, proof or verification.
   countable, uncountable
3. The process whereby others confirm the validity of one's emotions or perspective.
   countable, uncountable
4. The process of identifying a new prisoner's gang affiliation.
   US, countable, uncountable

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Examples

“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⟳.”

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