validate

CEFRB2

/ˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/

verb · adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To prove that something is true, correct, or acceptable.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To check or prove the validity of; verify.

Examples

  • You must validate the ticket before boarding the train.

  • Can you validate this parking ticket?

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To have its validity successfully proven.

  2. To render valid.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Valid, validated.

More examples

In context

  • The data file cannot be imported because it doesn't validate.

  • Please validate this ticket.

  • Always remember to validate your ticket before entering the train. A non-validated ticket could lead to a hefty fine.

Antonyms

Quick test

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Origin

verb

First attested in 1648; borrowed from Medieval Latin validātus (“to validate”) (perhaps through Middle French valider), the perfect passive participle of validō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from validus + -ō (verb-forming suffix). By surface analysis, valid + -ate.