Unvalidated: meaning, definitions and examples

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unvalidated

[ʌnˈvælɪˌdeɪtɪd ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

Not checked or confirmed for accuracy or validity.

Word	Description / Examples
unvalidated	Used when data or information has not been checked for its correctness or accuracy, often in technical or administrative fields. The algorithm produced unvalidated results. We cannot proceed with the project based on unvalidated data.
unverified	Used when the accuracy or authenticity of something has not been confirmed, frequently seen in academic, legal, and medical contexts. The claims made in the article are unverified. Unverified sources should not be used in your research paper.
unconfirmed	Implies that a piece of information or a situation has not been verified or corroborated, often used in news and reporting contexts. The source of the leak remains unconfirmed. Unconfirmed reports suggest there will be a new policy announcement soon.
unchecked	Describes something that has not been examined or controlled, and can imply the potential for problems or errors if neglected. The unchecked growth of the city's population is causing infrastructure issues. Leaving these documents unchecked could lead to financial mistakes.

The term 'unvalidated' combines the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' with 'validated,' which comes from the Latin 'validus,' meaning 'strong' or 'worth.'
The word 'validate' gained popularity in the late 20th century, especially in contexts like science and technology.

In scientific research, data that is 'unvalidated' can lead to incorrect conclusions and affect future studies.
Validation in experiments ensures that results are reliable, while 'unvalidated' data might indicate early-stage findings that need further investigation.

In software development, an 'unvalidated' input means that the system hasn't checked if the information given is correct, which can lead to errors or security issues.
Many online forms include validation checks to prevent 'unvalidated' submissions that could cause unexpected bugs.

In psychology, 'unvalidated' feelings or experiences may refer to emotions that haven't been acknowledged or accepted by others, leading to feelings of isolation.
Therapeutic validation is key for emotional well-being; when feelings go 'unvalidated,' it may hinder personal healing.

In legal contexts, 'unvalidated' evidence may not be admissible in court if it hasn't been properly checked for authenticity.
Contracts or agreements can be considered 'unvalidated' if they lack signatures or official approval, which can render them unenforceable.

Translations of the word "unvalidated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não validado

🇮🇳 अप्रमाणित

🇩🇪 nicht validiert

🇮🇩 belum divalidasi

🇺🇦 непідтверджений

🇵🇱 niezweryfikowany

🇯🇵 検証されていない

🇫🇷 non validé

🇪🇸 no validado

🇹🇷 doğrulanmamış

🇰🇷 검증되지 않음

🇸🇦 غير معتمد

🇨🇿 neověřený

🇸🇰 neoverený

🇨🇳 未验证

🇸🇮 nepotrjeno

🇮🇸 óstaðfest

🇰🇿 расталмаған

🇬🇪 დაუდასტურებელი

🇦🇿 təsdiqlənməmiş

🇲🇽 no validado