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validation vs validity
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| validationnoun/ˌvæl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning proof or a sign that something is correct, or that a person's feelings or ideas are accepted | Goes with — | Example Many young people look for validation from their friends on social media. |
| validitynoun/vəˈlɪd.ə.ti/ | Meaning the quality of being based on truth or reason, or of being officially acceptable | Goes with question the validity | Example Experts questioned the validity of the survey results. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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