validated
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
checked and proven to be correct, true, or legal.
formally or legally confirmed as meeting specific requirements or being accurate.
Simple“You need a validated ticket to pass through the station gates.”
In context“The research findings were only published after the data had been thoroughly validated by an independent panel of experts.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
feeling that your emotions or ideas are understood and accepted by others.
having experienced the recognition or affirmation of the validity of one's feelings or opinions.
Simple“She felt validated when her manager agreed that the project was too difficult.”
In context“The support group provides a space where individuals feel validated in their experiences, rather than judged for their reactions to trauma.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
proven to work correctly through testing, especially in science or computing.
demonstrated to be effective or compliant with a standard through a rigorous testing process.
Simple“The new software uses a validated method for protecting user data.”
In context“The laboratory used a validated assay to ensure that the results were consistent across different batches of the vaccine.”
“For parents, being validated and helped to think clearly in the face of strong emotion are important tools in rebuilding safety after violence," she said.”
“Everything bad is everyone else’s fault and everything he’s done is validated by winning.”