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Validation

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

Confirmation (through the provision of strong, sound, objective evidence) that requirements for a specific intended use or application have been fulfilled (e.g., a trustworthy credential has been presented, or data or information has been formatted in accordance with a defined set of rules, or a specific process has demonstrated that an entity under consideration meets, in all respects, its defined attributes or requirements).

Framework senses

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 22 sensesview framework →
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The process of demonstrating that the system under consideration meets in all respects the specification of that system.
§2 · sense_2_pending_review
Confirmation (through the provision of strong, sound, objective evidence) that requirements for a specific intended use or application have been fulfilled (e.g., a trustworthy credential has been presented, or data or information has been formatted in accordance with a defined set of rules, or a specific process has demonstrated that an entity under consideration meets, in all respects, its defined attributes or requirements).
CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →
§1
Confirmation (through the provision of strong, sound, objective evidence) that requirements for a specific intended use or application have been fulfilled (e.g., a trustworthy credential has been presented, or data or information has been formatted in accordance with a defined set of rules, or a specific process has demonstrated that an entity under consideration meets, in all respects, its defined attributes or requirements).
FIPS PUB 2011 senseview framework →
§1
The process of demonstrating that the system under consideration meets in all respects the specification of that system.
Technology Investment Strategy 2015-20181 senseview framework →
§1
provides objective evidence that the capability provided by the system complies with stakeholder performance requirements, achieving its use in its intended operational environment; answers the question, "Is it the right solution to the problem?" [C]onsists of evaluating the operational effectiveness, operational suitability, sustainability, and survivability of the system or system elements under operationally realistic conditions.
Systems and software engineering —Vocabulary1 senseview framework →
§1
Confirmation, through the provision of objective evidence, that the requirements for a specific intended use or application have been fulfilled.
Glossary of Statistical Terms1 senseview framework →
§1
A continuous monitoring of the process of compilation and of the results of this process.
Glossary of Terms for Quality Assurance and Good Laboratory Practices1 senseview framework →
§1
Confirmation by examination and provision of objective evidence that the particular requirements for a specific intended use are fulfilled.