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validate definition

vali·date (val′ə dāt′)

transitive verb validated -·dat′ed, validating -·dat′·ing

  1. to make binding under the law; give legal force to; declare legally valid
  2. to prove to be valid; confirm the validity of; verify

Etymology: < ML validatus, pp. of validare < L validus: see valid

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validate Synonyms

validate

v.

confirm, sanction, legalize, certify, stamp, notarize, authorize, authenticate, substantiate, verify, prove; see also approve 1, endorse 1, prove, verify. See syn. study at verify.


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validate Usage Examples

Object

  • biomarkers: The University of St Andrews was the first in the world to validate a phyto-oestrogen database and identify and validate biomarkers of phyto-oestrogen exposure.

Subject

  • comparison: The CFD was first validated by comparison against results obtained from a physical mock-up at BSRIA.

Modifying Another Word

  • scientifically: This provides scientifically validated evidence that consciousness survives death.

Used with why or when

  • when: These permits can be purchased in advance and validated when required.

Infinitive complement

  • ensure: In addition the style sheet has been W3C validated to ensure there are no errors that may effect viewing.

Preposition: by

  • comparison: The CFD was first validated by comparison against results obtained from a physical mock-up at BSRIA.
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