validate

[val-i-deyt]

verb (used with object)

validated, validating 

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

Other Word Forms

• validation noun
• validator noun
• validatory adjective
• revalidate verb (used with object)
• unvalidated adjective
• unvalidating 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

The Department of Health has said due to encompass, Northern Ireland's new patient record system, it is unable to provide a complete picture for validated breast cancer referrals for certain quarters.

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The High Court ruled Medpro failed to prove whether or not its surgical gowns, which were to be used by NHS workers, had undergone a validated sterilisation process.

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This is why the final scene of “Ignorance Is Chris” is both validating and terrifying to watch.

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The High Court ruled the Medpro failed to prove whether or not its surgical gowns, which were to be used by NHS workers, had undergone a validated sterilisation process.

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Marrone said incident command needed to validate the report before requesting the order be sent out.

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Related Words

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