validate

verb

val·i·date ˈva-lə-ˌdāt How to pronounce validate (audio)

validated; validating

transitive verb

: to make legally valid : ratify

: to grant official sanction to by marking

validated her passport

: to confirm the validity of (an election)

also : to declare (a person) elected

: to support or corroborate on a sound or authoritative basis

experiments designed to validate the hypothesis

: to recognize, establish, or illustrate the worthiness or legitimacy of

validate his concerns

validator

ˈva-lə-ˌdā-tər How to pronounce validate (audio)

noun

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When validate first entered the language in the mid-17th century, its meaning was tied fast to its close relative, the adjective valid: to validate something, such as a marriage or treaty, was to make it legally valid. This meaning is still current, but the word is now used in nonlegal and informal contexts. If the museum you visit validates your parking ticket, the museum official marks the ticket and you do not have to pay for parking. If someone's claims cannot be validated, those claims cannot be confirmed. And if a coach puts an untested player into the game and the player scores the winning point, the player's strong performance validates the coach's decision.

Example Sentences

The court validated the contract. A judge still needs to validate the election. Customs officers validated our passports. The decline in sales only validated our concerns.

Recent Examples on the Web Instead, listen and validate their emotions—without diminishing them.

Rachel Reiff Ellis, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2022 Taylor says says contemporary church scandals validate what Buechner said about secrets.

John Blake, CNN, 21 Aug. 2022 If Chrome doesn’t validate the input properly, an attacker can craft an input the browser doesn’t expect.

Jacob Siegal, BGR, 18 Aug. 2022 Discover Financial Services has a third party validate the robustness of its cybersecurity program, which helps with insurance, said CISO Shaun Khalfan.

Cheryl Winokur Munk, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 Experts said the killing of al-Zawahri doesn't validate Biden's pullout from Afghanistan.

Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2022 In Hudson, feedback from regulars helps validate Dunn’s hard work opening Buttercup during the pandemic.

Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 23 June 2022 In the meantime, NASA will also test the telescope's cooling systems and validate its testing/correction procedures to ensure that the primary mirror remains properly aligned.

John Timmer, Ars Technica, 29 Apr. 2022 But this is the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and having recognizable songs certainly helps validate any artist.

Troy L. Smith, cleveland, 19 Apr. 2022 See More

单词	invalidations
释义	validate verb val·i·date ˈva-lə-ˌdāt validated; validating transitive verb 1 a : to make legally valid : ratify b : to grant official sanction to by marking validated her passport c : to confirm the validity of (an election) also : to declare (a person) elected 2 a : to support or corroborate on a sound or authoritative basis experiments designed to validate the hypothesis b : to recognize, establish, or illustrate the worthiness or legitimacy of validate his concerns validator ˈva-lə-ˌdā-tər noun Did you know? When validate first entered the language in the mid-17th century, its meaning was tied fast to its close relative, the adjective valid: to validate something, such as a marriage or treaty, was to make it legally valid. This meaning is still current, but the word is now used in nonlegal and informal contexts. If the museum you visit validates your parking ticket, the museum official marks the ticket and you do not have to pay for parking. If someone's claims cannot be validated, those claims cannot be confirmed. And if a coach puts an untested player into the game and the player scores the winning point, the player's strong performance validates the coach's decision. Synonyms argue attest authenticate bear out certify confirm corroborate substantiate support verify vindicate See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The court validated the contract. A judge still needs to validate the election. Customs officers validated our passports. The decline in sales only validated our concerns. Recent Examples on the Web Instead, listen and validate their emotions—without diminishing them. Rachel Reiff Ellis, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2022 Taylor says says contemporary church scandals validate what Buechner said about secrets. John Blake, CNN, 21 Aug. 2022 If Chrome doesn’t validate the input properly, an attacker can craft an input the browser doesn’t expect. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 18 Aug. 2022 Discover Financial Services has a third party validate the robustness of its cybersecurity program, which helps with insurance, said CISO Shaun Khalfan. Cheryl Winokur Munk, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 Experts said the killing of al-Zawahri doesn't validate Biden's pullout from Afghanistan. Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2022 In Hudson, feedback from regulars helps validate Dunn’s hard work opening Buttercup during the pandemic. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 23 June 2022 In the meantime, NASA will also test the telescope's cooling systems and validate its testing/correction procedures to ensure that the primary mirror remains properly aligned. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 29 Apr. 2022 But this is the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and having recognizable songs certainly helps validate any artist. Troy L. Smith, cleveland, 19 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Medieval Latin validātus, past participle of validāre "to make valid," derivative of Latin validus "in good health, having legal authority" — more at valid First Known Use 1648, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition validate verb val·i·date ˈva-lə-ˌdāt validated; validating 1 : to have legal force or effect 2 : to prove to be true, worthy, or justified Legal Definition validate transitive verb val·i·date ˈva-lə-ˌdāt validated; validating 1 a : to make valid b : to grant official sanction to by marking 2 : to confirm the validity of (an election) invalidations noun plural of invalidation as in abolitions the doing away with something by formal action sought speedy invalidation of the contract, which had been signed without parental consent Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance abolitions repeals cancellations abrogations nullifications annulments avoidances cancelations abolishments dissolutions defeasances negations revocations prohibitions dismissals reversals vetoes overrides abatements abortions eliminations withdrawals rescindments suspensions removals rejections retractions erasures liquidations disallowances recalls overturns countermands eradications forbiddances Antonyms & Near Antonyms enactments validations legislations institutions establishments approvals authorizations ratifications formalizations legalizations indorsements clearances endorsements permissions legitimations prescriptions legitimizations passings commandments orderings See More
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validate

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