Validate

Pronunciation: /ˈvælɪˌdeɪt/

Definitions of validate

verb to confirm or prove the accuracy or validity of something

Example Sentences

A1 I need to validate my parking ticket before leaving the garage.

A2 The teacher validated my answer by giving me a sticker.

B1 The data analyst validated the results of the experiment through statistical analysis.

B2 The court will validate the authenticity of the documents before proceeding with the case.

C1 The expert committee will validate the research findings before publishing them in a journal.

C2 The software engineer validated the code to ensure it met all security standards.

Examples of validate in a Sentence

formal It is important to validate the accuracy of the data before making any conclusions.

informal Make sure to validate your parking ticket before leaving the garage.

slang I need to validate my feelings before I can move on.

figurative Her success in the competition helped validate all her hard work and dedication.

Grammatical Forms of validate

• past tense: validated
• plural: validates
• comparative: more validated
• superlative: most validated
• present tense: validate
• future tense: will validate
• perfect tense: has validated
• continuous tense: is validating
• singular: validates
• positive degree: valid
• infinitive: to validate
• gerund: validating
• participle: validated

Origin and Evolution of validate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'validate' originated from the Latin word 'validatus', which means 'made valid'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of making something legally valid or authentic, the word 'validate' has evolved to also mean confirming or proving the accuracy, truth, or reliability of something.