English · Work & Business
validate
/ˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/
[/ˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/]
to confirm or prove valid
Advancedverb
Definition
To validate is to confirm that something is true, valuable, or worthwhile. Speakers test ideas to validate them before scaling.
Example
They ran trials to validate the new approach.
They ran trials to validate the new approach.
Etymology
From Latin 'validus', meaning strong.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in startup and research talks for confirming ideas.