Validated
ˈvælɪdeɪtɪd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo confirm, substantiate, or corroborate; to make or declare something officially acceptable or binding; to assess the accuracy or truthfulness of something.
ˈvælɪdeɪtɪd
To check or prove the accuracy or validity of something.
The engineers validated the design by conducting extensive simulations.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're a detective checking clues to solve a case. Validated is like when you gather all the evidence and prove that your theory is right. You're showing that something is true and trustworthy, like validating a credit card before use.
👶 For kids: To prove something is right or correct. Like when you check if your answer to a math problem is right!
More Examples
The findings were validated by independent researchers.
The system validated the user's password before granting access.
How It's Used
"Scientists validated the experimental results through repeated testing."
"The company validated the new marketing strategy with market research."
"The program validated the user's input before processing it."
Having been made valid, or proved to be effective; tested and confirmed as accurate, reliable, or correct.
ˈvælɪdeɪtɪd
Having been checked or proven to be accurate or effective.
The validated test results provided crucial insights.
💡 Simply: If you're talking about a validated report, it means that report has been checked over and confirmed to be accurate - the information is correct.
👶 For kids: When something has been checked and it's okay or right. Like a homework paper that the teacher says is good!
More Examples
The validated methodology was adopted for the study.
A validated process will make sure all your work will be in good shape.
How It's Used
"The validated survey was used to gather data."
"The validated software package ensured data integrity."
Synonyms
Approve
Certify
Confirm
Endorse
Approved
Certified
Confirmed
Proven
Tested
Antonyms
From Latin *validus* ('strong, valid') through the verb *validare* ('to make valid, confirm'), ultimately related to the Proto-Indo-European root *wal-* ('to be strong').
Historically, used in legal contexts to confirm documents as valid or legitimate. Later expanded into scientific and technological fields to confirm accuracy.
Memory tip
Think of 'valid' - make something valid or correct.
Practice
Word Origin
Root: validus