Noun: validation ,va-lu'dey-shun
- The act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something
"The experiment provided validation for the scientist's theory";
- proof, substantiation
- The cognitive process of establishing a valid proof
"The scientist sought validation of her theory through rigorous experimentation";
- establishment
Derived forms: validations
Type of: cogent evidence, determination, finding, proof
Encyclopedia: Validation