validate

verb
UK /ˈvælɪdeɪt/
US /ˈvælɪdeɪt/

To check that something is true or correct.

The teacher will validate your answers before the test is graded.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To make something officially accepted or approved.

The committee validated the new rules at the meeting.

3. To show that someone's feelings or opinions are reasonable.

Her kind words validated how I felt about the problem.

4. To check that a ticket or document is real and can be used.

Please validate your parking ticket at the front desk.