English noun: validation | |||
1. | validation (act) the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something | ||
Synonyms | proof, substantiation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | determination, finding | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | authentication, certification, documentation, monetisation, monetization, probate, support | ||
2. | validation (cognition) the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof | ||
Synonyms | establishment | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cogent evidence, proof | ||