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validate(dictionary)

validate (oh)



formal to prove that something is true or correct, or to make a document or agreement officially and legally acceptable
-synonym confirm confirm
::The Supreme Court has validated the lower court's interpretation of the law.
::Many scientists plan to wait until the results of the study are validated by future research.
to make someone feel that their ideas and feelings are respected and considered seriously
::Talking with people who think like you helps validate your feelings.
AmE if a business validates a ticket from a parking garage, it puts a special mark on it, showing that it will pay the parking costs
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