homologate

[ huh-mol-uh-geyt, hoh- ]

verb (used with object)

, ho·mol·o·gat·ed, ho·mol·o·gat·ing.

1. to approve; confirm or ratify.
2. to register (a specific make of automobile in general production) so as to make it eligible for international racing competition.

homologate

/ hɒˈmɒləˌɡeɪt /

verb

1. Scots law to approve or ratify (a deed or contract, esp one that is defective)
2. law to confirm (a proceeding, etc)
3. to recognize (a particular type of car or car component) as a production model or component rather than a prototype, as in making it eligible for a motor race

Derived Forms

• hoˌmoloˈgation, noun

Other Words From

• ho·molo·gation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of homologate¹

1635–45; < Medieval Latin homologātus (past participle of homologāre < Greek homologeîn to agree to, allow); -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of homologate¹

C17: from Medieval Latin homologāre to agree, from Greek homologein to approve, from homologos agreeing, from homo- + legein to speak

Example Sentences

We can't homologate a lightweight chassis and bring it because it is $2m we would be over the cap.

From BBC

“After examining the protest of Tunisia and all the match officials report,” the Confederation of African Football said in a statement, “the organizing committee decided … to dismiss the protest lodged by the Tunisian team. To homologate the match result as 1-0 in favor of Mali.”

From Seattle Times

This could be done by allowing Honda to submit for official approval - or homologate - its engine on 28 February, as required, but then be given 32 tokens to develop it over the course of the season.

From BBC

I asked whether my expenses would come out of the estate, and he said that he was inclined to believe the trustees would not homologate any claim for my outgoings.

From Project Gutenberg

Homologate, hō-mol′o-gāt, v.t. to say the same: to agree: to approve: to allow.—n.

From Project Gutenberg