validatedstudy
nounUK /ˈvælɪdeɪtɪd ˈstʌdi/
US /ˈvælɪdeɪtɪd ˈstʌdi/
A study that has been checked and shown to be correct.
The scientists published a validated study showing that the new medicine works.
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2. A piece of research that has passed careful checking by experts.
Only a validated study can be used to support the new rule.
3. A school assignment that a teacher has checked and approved.
Her validated study on plants earned a gold star.
4. A test whose results have been double-checked for accuracy.
The team relied on a validated study before building the bridge.