validate
UK: ˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt | US: ˈvæl.ə.deɪt
vt. to confirm or prove the accuracy, truth, or legality of something
vt. to make legally valid or binding
vt. (computing) to check that data meets specified criteria
validate = val<worth> + id<adjective suffix> + ate<verb suffix>
- val (from Latin valere, meaning "to be strong, have worth")
- id (Latin adjectival suffix, often indicating state or quality)
- ate (verb-forming suffix, indicating action or process)
Etymology Origin:
The word "validate" traces back to Latin validus (strong, effective), derived from valere (to be strong). The morpheme val carries the core idea of worth or strength, while id and ate transform it into a verb meaning "to make legally or logically sound." The term evolved through French valider before entering English in the 16th century, originally tied to legal and logical confirmation.
The lab must validate the test results before publication.
Please validate your parking ticket at the front desk.
The system automatically validates user input for errors.
Her research was validated by peer-reviewed studies.
The contract cannot be enforced until both parties validate it.