to make something officially acceptable or approved, especially after examining it

The data is validated automatically by the computer after it has been entered. 数据输入后，计算机会自动识别其有效性。

UK It is a one-year course validated by London's City University. 这是由伦敦城市大学批准设立的一年制课程。

to prove that something is correct

He feels that today's economic problems validate his opposition to the policy. 他觉得目前的经济问题说明他反对这项政策是对的。