valideerida

Valideerida is an Estonian verb meaning to confirm that something is correct, acceptable, or legitimate by checking it against defined criteria, standards, or authorities. The term is a loanword from international technical vocabulary and is used across various fields to describe the act of validation or certification.

In information technology and data management, valideerida refers to checking inputs, configurations, or results against predefined constraints to ensure correctness and consistency. Data validation ensures that data meet type, format, and value rules; software or system validation assesses whether a product or process fulfils its intended use and requirements.

In administrative and legal contexts, valideerida can mean obtaining official approval, certification, or authentication for documents, identities, or procedures. A document that has been valideeritud is endorsed or verified by an authorized party.

Related terms include valideerimine (the process of validation) and valideeritud (validated, approved). The notion emphasizes evidence-based confirmation rather than mere opinion, typically involving defining criteria, collecting evidence, evaluating it, and making a formal decision.