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validator

validator

1 4.4
A person or tool that checks if information meets required rules
  • noun
  • /ˈvælɪˌdeɪtər/
translation icon : verificador
  • For best results, always run your submission through a quality validator to catch any mistakes before finalizing.

Examples

  • Besides, there are on-page SEO tools (like our WebSite Auditor) that come with a built-in markup validator as well.

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  • "Working with validators to put together quotes for press releases is standard practice for every level of government."

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  • Prince was an assistant document validator for the Equal Property Distribution Agency (EPDA).

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  • This was fortunate, as there were 144,000 assistant document validators in his department alone.

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  • It's best to make sure there are no errors on your webpages using the W3C HTML and markup validator.

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  • Before publishing your website, use a validator to ensure all the code is correct and meets web standards.

  • A document validator checks the accuracy of submissions to prevent errors in the final report.

Synonyms

inspector
vsvalidator
254 2.9

A person who checks buildings or factories to make sure they are safe and follow rules

includes checking correctness but is broader than rule enforcement alone
reviewer
vsvalidator
118 3.1

A person who reads and checks the quality of a paper, proposal, or code

conducts general validity checks across items for standards rather than contextual critique
checker
vsvalidator
34 3.0

A person or machine that finds mistakes in facts, writing and products

goes beyond simple accuracy checks to judge standards compliance
tester
vsvalidator
29 2.8

A person or device that checks if something works correctly

focuses on verifying correctness and meeting required standards rather than only function
evaluator
vsvalidator
7 4.3

A person who judges how good or useful something is

uses measurable checks for correctness and standards rather than broad judgment
authenticator
vsvalidator
  • Specialized
4 7.1

A person or device that checks if something is real

checks broader correctness and standards rather than only origin or genuineness
assessor
vsvalidator
3 4.3

A person who judges how good or valuable something is

focuses specifically on checking correctness and meeting standards rather than valuation
verifier
vsvalidator
1 6.1

A person who checks that information or documents are correct

checks validity and whether required standards are met
certifier
vsvalidator
1 4.8

A person or organization that checks if something meets needed standards

checks and validates but does not always provide official certification
accreditor
vsvalidator
  • Formal
1 6.8

A group or person that checks and confirms standards are met

checks compliance at item level rather than granting institutional recognition
confirmer
vsvalidator
1 4.9

A person or device that checks facts and shows they are true

focuses on checking against standards rather than only affirming truth
proofer
vsvalidator
1 5.1

A person who checks text for errors or a machine that lets dough rise

is a general standards checker rather than only fixing writing or baking issues
judicator
vsvalidator
  • Specialized
9.6

A computer program or system that checks information and makes decisions without a person

performs rule checks but focuses more on automated decisions than human oversight
prover
vsvalidator
  • Specialized
7.5

A person or program that checks math and logic arguments

checks practical validity against standards rather than proving theoretical truth
attester
vsvalidator
7.2

A person who confirms that a document or statement is true

actively checks against standards rather than only offering personal assurance
attestator
vsvalidator
  • Formal
9.9

A person who signs a document to show it or its signature is real

performs general validity checks and standards assessment not only legal witnessing

How Thorough

certifier
1 4.8
inspector
254 2.9
validator
1 4.4
verifier
  • Specialized
6.3
checker
34 3.0

Surface Forms

validator singular
validators plural

Morphology

validator = validate (transparent) = validate + or

Standard agentive formation from the verb 'validate' meaning 'a person or tool that validates'.

Etymology

Validator comes from the root valid, the same root as validate, and it means 'strong' or 'true'. A validator is a person or tool that checks something to make sure it meets the rules, so it shows the item is correct and acceptable.