hōˈmäləˌgāt verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Medieval Latin homologatus, past participle of homologare, from Greek homologein to agree, from homologos agreeing — more at homologous
transitive verb
1. : to agree with : sanction
homologate the act of an ally
2. : approve , allow , confirm
a party to an adverse judgment homologates it by failure to appeal
3. Scots law : to cause (a document or transaction that is defective or informal) to be validated : ratify
4. : to confirm officially (some aspect of the performance of an airplane, as speed, altitude, duration)
intransitive verb
: to be or act in accord : agree , concur
• ho·mol·o·ga·tion ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈgāshən noun -s