Meaning & Definition of word "Validate"

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    Validate

    /ˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/

    verb:

    • 1. To check or prove the accuracy or validity of something.
      • Example: Before publishing the results, we need to validate the data collected from the experiment.
    • 2. To confirm or support the truth or legitimacy of something.
      • Example: The review board must validate the ethical standards of the research.
    • 3. To make legally valid or official.
      • Example: Once both parties sign the agreement, it will validate the contract.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'validare', meaning 'to make valid, to strengthen'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    validate a claim:

    to confirm the truth of a statement or assertion.

    validate user:

    to check the legitimacy of a user in a system.

    validate results:

    to ensure the correctness of the results obtained from a process.

    Related Words

    validation:

    the process of checking or proving the validity or accuracy of something.

    validator:

    a person or tool that validates something.

    valid:

    legally or logically acceptable.

    Slang Meanings of validate

    Meaning: To get approval or acknowledgment from peers.

    Example Sentence: He just wants to validate his feelings in front of his friends.