validate

[ val-i-deyt ]

verb (used with object)

, val·i·dat·ed, val·i·dat·ing.

1. to make valid; substantiate; confirm:

   Time validated our suspicions.

   Synonyms: prove, verify, authenticate

   Antonyms: disprove

2. to give legal force to; legalize.
3. to give official sanction, confirmation, or approval to, as elected officials, election procedures, documents, etc.:

   to validate a passport.

validate

/ ˈvælɪˌdeɪt /

verb

1. to confirm or corroborate
2. to give legal force or official confirmation to; declare legally valid

Derived Forms

• ˈvalidatory, adjective
• ˌvaliˈdation, noun

Other Words From

• val·i·da·tion [val-i-, dey, -sh, uh, n] noun
• val·i·da·tor noun
• val·i·da·to·ry [val, -i-d, uh, -tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], adjective
• re·val·i·date verb (used with object) revalidated revalidating
• un·val·i·dat·ed adjective
• un·val·i·dat·ing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of validate¹

First recorded in 1640–50; from Medieval Latin validātus (past participle of validāre “to make valid”), equivalent to valid- ( valid ) + -ātus past participle suffix ( -ate ¹ )

Example Sentences

To validate their findings further, the researchers used computer simulations to create different virtual tumours, some with surface growth and others with volume growth.

From Science Daily

The winner can decide whether to go public or request strict anonymity once their ticket has been validated and paid.

From BBC

Next, the investigators plan to conduct further studies in large animal models to validate the platform and develop its therapeutic potential.

From Science Daily

“The January 6 case in DC has validated the precedent that a former president is subject to indictment and prosecution,” Cobb said.

From Salon

Research scientists developed and validated two composite measures -- neighborhood socioeconomic status and socioeconomic disadvantage -- using data from the U.S.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• approve
• certify
• confirm
• corroborate
• endorse
• justify
• legalize
• legitimize
• ratify
• substantiate
• verify