validated
/ˈvælɪˌdeɪtɪd/
ADJECTIVE
1. Declared or made valid
Made legally, officially, or formally valid, acceptable, or effective through approval, confirmation, or authorization.
1.1. Officially approved or authorized
Having received formal approval, authorization, or recognition from an authority, institution, or governing body.
Synonyms
- accepted
- approved
- authorized
- certified
- endorsed
- legitimized
- official
- ratified
- sanctioned
Antonyms
Examples
- The airline validated the passengers' boarding passes before allowing them to proceed to the gate.
- The diploma was only issued after the student's academic achievements were validated by the university committee.
Related Words
- allowed
- blessed
- chosen
- commended
- licensed
- permitted
- recognized
1.2. Confirmed as authentic or genuine
Having been examined and confirmed as genuine, authentic, or true rather than counterfeit or fabricated.
Synonyms
- authenticated
- confirmed
- established
- genuine
- verified
- verifiable
Antonyms
- fabricated
- fake
- fictitious
- false
- imaginary
- invalidated
- untrue
Examples
- After thorough examination, the expert committee validated the authenticity of the ancient artifact.
Related Words
- attested
- documented
- identified
- notarized
- recognized
- substantiated
- witnessed
ADJECTIVE
2. Having experienced emotional validation
Having one's feelings, experiences, opinions, or personal worth acknowledged, accepted, or affirmed as legitimate.
2.1. Emotionally acknowledged and affirmed
Feeling that one's emotions, experiences, or personal perspectives have been recognized, understood, and accepted by others.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- dismissed
- disregarded
- invalidated
- rejected
Related Words
VERB
3. To check or prove validity
To check or prove the validity, accuracy, authenticity, or reliability of something.
3.1. Verified through testing or examination
Examined or tested to establish that information, research findings, methods, or results are accurate, reliable, and supported by evidence.
Synonyms
- ascertained
- confirmed
- corroborated
- demonstrated
- established
- proved
- substantiated
- verified
Antonyms
- challenged
- contested
- contradicted
- disproved
- disputed
- refuted
Examples
- The research findings were validated through rigorous experimentation and peer review.
- The new software update underwent extensive testing to ensure it validated the users' data accurately.
Related Words
- adduced
- attested
- documented
- evidenced
- found out
- identified
- investigated
- scrutinized
VERB
4. To render valid
To make something valid, officially acceptable, or legally effective.
4.1. Made officially valid or effective
Given official recognition or made effective by completing a required approval, verification, or authorization procedure.
Synonyms
- approved
- authorized
- certified
- endorsed
- legalized
- ratified
- sanctioned
Antonyms
Examples
- The airline validated the passengers' boarding passes before allowing them to proceed to the gate.
Related Words
- accepted
- allowed
- confirmed
- legitimized
- permitted
- recognized
VERB
5. To have its validity successfully proven
To have its validity successfully established or demonstrated through evidence, examination, or testing.
5.1. Proven to be accurate or reliable
Shown through examination, evidence, or testing to be correct, trustworthy, or supported by facts.
Synonyms
- confirmed
- established
- proven
- substantiated
- verified
Antonyms
- challenged
- contradicted
- disproved
- refuted
Related Words
- corroborated
- documented
- evidenced
- supported
- upheld