validate

S2 W2

BrE /ˈvælɪdeɪt/ AmE /ˈvæləˌdeɪt/

verb en → es

past validated pp validated ing validating

1 CONFIRM [transitive] B2

to prove that something is true or correct; to confirm the truth of sth.

confirmar, verificar, validar

  • validate a claim/statement
  • validate information

Collocations validate a theory · validate the results of an experiment

  • The research will validate the hypothesis.

    La investigación validará la hipótesis.

2 APPROVE [transitive] B1

to officially accept or approve something; to give formal approval to sth.

aprobar, validar, certificar

  • validate a form/application
  • validate an ID/passport

Collocations validate a credit card · validate a driver's license

  • The system will validate your login credentials.

    El sistema validará tus credenciales de inicio de sesión.

3 RECOGNIZE [transitive] C1

to recognize the importance or value of something; to acknowledge sth.

reconocer, validar, aceptar

  • validate a person's feelings/experiences
  • validate someone's opinion

Collocations validate a patient's concerns · validate an employee's contributions

  • The therapist validates the client's emotions.

    El terapeuta reconoce y valida las emociones del cliente.