validating

Definitions

The act of checking or proving the validity or accuracy of something.

The act of recognizing or affirming the worth, feelings, or legitimacy of a person or their experiences.

Examples

She spent the afternoon validating the data to ensure there were no errors in the report.

He found that validating his friend's feelings helped to de-escalate the tense situation.

Synonyms

confirming verifying corroborating authenticating substantiating certifying ratifying

Antonyms

invalidating refuting disproving contradicting negating discrediting nullifying