VALIDATE


Meaning of VALIDATE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ vælɪdeɪt ]

( validates, validating, validated)

1.

To validate something such as a claim or statement means to prove or confirm that it is true or correct. ( FORMAL )

This discovery seems to validate the claims of popular astrology.

= substantiate

VERB : V n

• vali‧da‧tion

(validations)

This validation process ensures that the data conforms to acceptable formats.

N-VAR

2.

To validate a person, state, or system means to prove or confirm that they are valuable or worthwhile.

The Academy Awards appear to validate his career.

VERB : V n

• vali‧da‧tion

I think the film is a validation of our lifestyle.

N-VAR : usu N of n

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