validate (v.)

1640s, from Medieval Latin validatus, past participle of validare "to make valid," from validus (see valid). Related: Validated; validating.

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valid (adj.)

1570s, "having force in law, legally binding," from French valide (16c.), from Latin validus "strong, effective, powerful, active," from valere "be strong" (from PIE root *wal- "to be strong"). The meaning "sufficiently supported by facts or authority, well-grounded" is first recorded 1640s.

validation (n.)

"act of giving validity," 1650s, noun of action from validate.

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Definitions of validate

validate (v.)

declare or make legally valid;

Synonyms: formalize / formalise

validate (v.)

prove valid; show or confirm the validity of something;

validate (v.)

give evidence for;

Synonyms: corroborate

validate (v.)

make valid or confirm the validity of;

validate a ticket

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