Validate

usgb/ˈvælɪdeɪt/
verb

To confirm that something is legally or officially accepted.

The university will validate the degree.
Visual representation of "validate" - To confirm that something is legally or officially accepted

Often appears as...

  • validate a passport
  • validate a ticket

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Academic

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Official Procedures

Used when referring to actions that ensure documents or credentials are correctly authorized.

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You need to validate your visa before travel.
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Recognition

Implies gaining formal acknowledgment of something as legitimate.

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After years of studying, her thesis was finally validated.
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Legal Acceptance

Often used in contexts where legal status or compliance is crucial.

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The agency will validate the contract tomorrow.
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