validating
verb (present participle)UK /ˈvælɪdeɪtɪŋ/
US /ˈvælɪdeɪtɪŋ/
Showing someone that their feelings or ideas are okay and important.
By listening carefully, she was validating his worries.
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2. Checking that something is true or correct.
The scientist is validating the test results before publishing them.
3. Proving that a ticket or document is officially acceptable.
The clerk is validating your parking ticket so you don't have to pay.
4. Making something legally or officially valid.
The judge is validating the contract with a signature.