ability to validate

[əˈbɪləti tu ˈvælədeɪt]
noun phrasepl: abilities to validate
capacidade de validar
1. the skill, power, or competence to confirm the accuracy, authenticity, or legitimacy of something
The auditor's ability to validate financial records is crucial for the company's credibility.
A capacidade de validar registros financeiros do auditor é crucial para a credibilidade da empresa.
2. the capacity to verify or confirm that something meets required standards or specifications
Our system's ability to validate user input prevents security vulnerabilities.
A capacidade do nosso sistema de validar entrada do usuário previne vulnerabilidades de segurança.
3. in technical contexts, the function or feature that checks data integrity and correctness
The software's ability to validate passwords ensures strong security protocols.
A capacidade do software de validar senhas garante protocolos de segurança fortes.
In both Brazilian and American professional contexts, 'ability to validate' is primarily used in technical, financial, and quality assurance sectors. In Brazil, it's increasingly common in software development and corporate compliance discussions, while in the USA it's prevalent in IT security, data management, and regulatory compliance conversations. The phrase reflects modern business emphasis on verification and accountability.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
capacity to verifyability to confirmability to authenticatepower to verifycompetence to validate
Antonyms / Antônimos
inability to validateincapacity to verifylack of validation skills

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capacidade de validar
standard usage in business, technical, and formal contexts
São Paulo
capacidade de validação
alternative form using gerund; common in corporate environments
Portugal
capacidade de validar
identical to Brazilian usage; standard in European Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
capacidade de conferir/validar
may use 'conferir' (to check) as colloquial alternative

Related Words

validationverifyauthenticateconfirmcertificationverification processdata validationquality assurance

Related Idioms & Phrases

to put something to the test
to verify one's credentials
to check the facts
to authenticate credentials
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