validate

val-i-date · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To check or prove the accuracy, validity, or legality of something.

  2. 2.

    To make or declare legally valid or official.

  3. 3.

    To recognize or affirm the worth or legitimacy of something or someone.

  4. 4.

    (Computing) To check that data conforms to required specifications.

Related words

Antonyms: disprove, invalidate, reject
See also: invalidate, valid, validation
Synonyms: authenticate, confirm, substantiate, verify

Etymology

From Medieval Latin validare (to make strong), from Latin validus (strong), from valere (to be strong).