Valideeri

Valideeri is an Estonian verb meaning to validate or verify. The form valideeri is the second‑person singular imperative, used to instruct someone to perform a validation or verification action. In practice it appears in user interfaces, forms, and workflows as a direct prompt such as “Valideeri sisestatud andmed” (Validate the entered data) or “Valideeri parool” (Validate the password).

The term is a loanword adopted into Estonian from Western European languages—most commonly associated with the English word validate or the French valider—along with the related verb valideerida and the noun valideerimine. In Estonian, valideerida is the infinitive, valideeri the imperative, and valideeritud (validated) the past participle. The concept covers checks that determine whether data, documents, credentials, or processes meet defined rules or standards.

Usage contexts span information technology, data processing, and administrative or legal procedures. In computing, valideerimine can refer to validating input data, form fields, or digital signatures. In governance and compliance, it describes formal verification or certification steps that confirm authenticity, accuracy, or legitimacy. The term is often paired with nouns such as andmed (data), dokumendid (documents), or kontonumber (account number) to specify what is being validated.

See also: valideerida, valideerimine, valideeritud, validity, verification.