In plain English
This means a check is currently in progress. The data is being examined against the rules or requirements that have been set for it.
In context
Here, “validating” labels the stage where entered data is currently being checked against the defined rules or requirements.
- Situation
- Reading processing, queue, validation, success, warning, and error messages
- What it communicates
- labels the step where entered data is being checked
Meaning limits
By itself, this term does not say whether the data will pass or fail the check.
Examples
“The corrected address was still validating when she clicked away.”
“With the date still validating, the clerk paused before entering the next line.”