validating
/ˈvælɪˌdeɪtɪŋ/
VERB
1. Making something officially valid
The act of making something legally, officially, or formally valid, acceptable, or effective through approval or authorization.
1.1. Official approval and authorization
Giving formal approval, recognition, or authorization to something so that it becomes officially accepted or legally effective.
Synonyms
- approving
- authorizing
- certifying
- endorsing
- legitimizing
- ratifying
- sanctioning
- okay-ing
Antonyms
- cancelling
- challenging
- disapproving
- rejecting
- vetoing
- voiding
Examples
- The independent auditor plays a key role in validating financial reports for transparency.
Related Words
- acceptance
- affirmation
- agreement
- consent
- endorsement
- permission
- recognition
- validation
VERB
2. Checking or proving validity
The act of examining or testing something to establish that it is accurate, genuine, reliable, or supported by evidence.
2.1. Verifying information and evidence
Examining facts, claims, research, or results to confirm their accuracy, reliability, or truth through evidence or testing.
Synonyms
- adducing
- authenticating
- bearing out
- checking
- confirming
- corroborating
- demonstrating
- documenting
- establishing
- evidencing
- proving
- substantiating
- verifying
Antonyms
- challenging
- contesting
- contradicting
- denying
- disproving
- disputing
- questioning
- rebutting
- refuting
Examples
- The comprehensive study is crucial for validating the accuracy of the experimental results.
- The software includes a feature for automatically validating user inputs to prevent errors.
- A well-structured survey is essential for validating public opinions on social issues.
- The professor emphasized the importance of peer reviews in validating scientific research.
Related Words
- affirmation
- attestation
- confirmation
- evidence
- proof
- support
- testimony
- verification
- witnessing
VERB
3. Having validity successfully proven
Being shown through evidence, examination, or testing to be valid, accurate, or reliable.
3.1. Being confirmed as valid
Describing something whose validity has been successfully established or demonstrated through verification, evidence, or testing.
Synonyms
- being confirmed
- being established
- being proven
- being verified
Antonyms
- being challenged
- being contradicted
- being disproven
- being refuted
Related Words
- confirmation
- corroboration
- evidence
- proof
- substantiation
- verification