validate
To confirm that something is correct, sound, or meets requirements.
Examples
In a meeting
“We need to validate these assumptions before investing further.”
Over coffee
“I just wanted to validate that the address is correct before I drive over.”
Why this word
confirm
Validate implies checking against standards or criteria to prove correctness, while confirm just means verifying something is true
verify
Validate includes evaluation of worthiness or correctness, while verify only checks factual accuracy
check
Validate is more formal and implies systematic testing against requirements or standards
Usage tip
More formal than 'check'. Implies a thorough confirmation, not a quick glance.
Etymology
Latin validus (strong, effective) + -ate
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