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