Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Officially proved or confirmed: Having undergone a process of checking, testing, or verification to establish truth, accuracy, or legal acceptability.
   • Declared or made legally valid: Formally recognized as binding or legitimate according to established rules, standards, or laws.

Usage

The adjective "validated" is used to describe something that has been formally checked and approved. It often refers to documents, claims, data, methods, or feelings that have been verified by an authority, system, or process. - It typically follows a linking verb like "is," "was," or "has been." - It can come before a noun as a modifier.

Examples

• Following a linking verb:
  • The experimental results were validated by an independent laboratory.
  • Her parking ticket is no longer validated, so she had to pay the fee.
• Before a noun:
  • The researcher used a validated methodology for the study.
  • He presented a validated claim to the insurance company.

Advanced Usage

• "scientifically validated": Confirmed through rigorous scientific testing and peer review.
  • The treatment's effectiveness is not yet scientifically validated.
• "externally validated": Verified or confirmed by an outside, independent party.
  • The software's security features require externally validated certification.

Variants and Related Words

• Validate (verb): To check or prove the validity or accuracy of something.
  • The system will validate your login credentials.
• Validation (noun): The action or process of validating something.
  • The data requires further validation before publication.
• Valid (adjective): Legally or officially acceptable; logically sound.
  • You need a valid passport to travel.

Synonyms

• Certified: Officially declared as meeting a standard.
• Confirmed: Established as true or definite.
• Authenticated: Proven to be genuine or real.
• Ratified: Formally approved and made official (often for treaties, laws).

Antonyms

• Invalid: Not legally or officially acceptable; not true or logical.
• Unconfirmed: Not verified or made certain.
• Unsubstantiated: Not supported by evidence.

Adjective

1. declared or made legally valid
   • a validated claim