Definitions
make valid or confirm the validity of
Word origin
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.
Used in a sentence
“Always remember to validate your ticket before entering the train. A non-validated ticket could lead to a hefty fine.”
“The data file cannot be imported because it doesn't validate.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Confirm accuracy”8 letters
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