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Definition of validate verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

      

    validate

     verb
    verb
    NAmE//ˈvæləˌdeɪt//
     
    (formal)Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they validate
     
    he / she / it validates
     
    past simple validated
     
    -ing form validating
     
     
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  1. 1validate something to prove that something is true to validate a theory opposite invalidate AWL Collocationsvalidvalid adjectiveofficially or legally acceptable; logical or true
    • clinically, empirically, experimentally, scientifically, statistically
    • externally
    • legally
    • deductively
    • equally
    • universally
    An argument either way could be equally valid.
    • assumption, generalization
    • hypothesis, theory
    • methodology, model
    • instrument
    • test
    • finding, result
    • conclusion, inference
    • argument, reason
    • criticism
    There were some potential flaws in the study design that made it difficult to draw valid conclusions from these data.
    • seem
    • remain
    • consider something, deem something
    • accept something as, regard something as
    The conclusions of these studies remain valid for both large and small numbers of molecules.validate verb
    • assumption
    • hypothesis, theory
    • methodology, model
    • instrument
    • test
    • finding, result
    • conclusion, inference
    • argument
    • accuracy
    This study validated findings from earlier studies.
    • clinically, empirically, experimentally, scientifically, statistically
    • externally
    • extensively
    • rigorously
    A similar procedure had been scientifically validated.validation noun
    • clinical, empirical, experimental, scientific, statistical
    • external
    • extensive
    • rigorous
    This lack of empirical validation has led to psychology's dismissal of Toman's theory.validity noun
    • challenge, dispute, doubt, question
    • assess, evaluate, test
    • affirm, attest to, confirm, demonstrate, verify
    The author questions the validity and reliability of standardized tests.
    • assumption
    • hypothesis, theory
    • model
    • instrument
    • test
    • finding, result
    • conclusion, inference
    • argument
    Two tests were performed to assess the validity of this theory. Consistent results emerged across the study, which attests to the validity of the findings.
  2. 2validate something to make something legally valid to validate a contract opposite invalidate
  3. 3validate something to state officially that something is useful and of an acceptable standard Check that their courses have been validated by a reputable organization.
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NAmE//ˌvæləˈdeɪʃn//
 
noun [uncountable, countable]See validate in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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