Definition

To officially approve or confirm something, often in a legal or formal context.

Example

The committee decided to homologate the new regulations after thorough review.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear if they will homologate the new rules for the game?

I think they are still reviewing them before the official approval.

That makes sense; they want to make sure everything is fair.

Exactly, no one wants a rule change that isn't properly homologated.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Homologate is formed from "homo-" (meaning same) and "logare" (from Latin "logare", meaning to declare or to speak). The word means to declare or affirm something as being the same or in agreement with a standard.

Memory Tip

Think of 'same' ('homo-') being 'declared' ('logare') — that's why homologate means to declare something as being the same.

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