Validates Meaning in English

word · lemma: validate

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Definition

Confirms that something is correct, true, or acceptable, especially by checking or testing it. Also used when officially approving something.

Usage & Nuances

'Validates' is formal and common in technical, legal, and academic contexts. Typical phrases: 'validates data', 'validates feelings', 'validates results'. Different from 'verify' (check truth) and 'approve' (give permission), though sometimes overlaps. Used both for factual checking and emotional support ('validates someone's experience').

• Spanish: valida - confirma
• Portuguese (BR): valida - confirma
• Portuguese (PT): valida - confirma
• Chinese (Simplified): 验证 - 证实
• Chinese (Traditional): 驗證 - 證實
• Hindi: मान्य करता है - पुष्टि करता है
• Arabic: يؤكد - يتحقق من صحة
• Bengali: যাচাই করে - বৈধতা দেয়
• Russian: подтверждает - проверяет
• Japanese: 検証する - 認める
• Vietnamese: xác nhận - kiểm tra tính hợp lệ
• Korean: 검증하다 - 인정하다
• Turkish: doğrular - onaylar
• Urdu: تصدیق کرتا ہے - درست قرار دیتا ہے
• Indonesian: memvalidasi - mengesahkan

Example Sentences

The scientist validates her experiments before publishing.

basic

The system validates your password every time you log in.

basic

His teacher validates his answers before marking the test.

basic

Getting a positive review really validates all my hard work.

natural

Her support validates my feelings when I'm upset.

natural

The manager always validates the team's suggestions before making changes.

natural