validate validate /ˈvælədeɪt/

verb

1. () Prove valid; show or confirm the validity of something  ( validate )
   prove valid; show or confirm the validity of something
   
2. () Declare or make legally valid  ( formalise [British] , formalize , validate )
   declare or make legally valid
   
3. Make valid or confirm the validity of  ( validate )
   make valid or confirm the validity of
    Validate a ticket
   validate a ticket
   
4. Give evidence for  ( validate , corroborate )
   give evidence for