validate

Etymology

Morphologically valid + -ate.

verb

  1. (transitive) To render valid.
    Always remember to validate your ticket before entering the train. A non-validated ticket could lead to a hefty fine. 2003, Alan Hart, Going to Live in France, page 207
  2. (transitive) To check or prove the validity of; verify.
  3. (ergative) To have its validity successfully proven.
    The data file cannot be imported because it doesn't validate.

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