Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   valid

   /ˈvalɪd/

   adjective

   • 1. (of an argument or point) having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable or cogent: "a valid criticism" Similar well foundedsoundwell groundedreasonablerationallogicaljustifiabledefensibledefendablesupportablesustainablemaintainableworkablearguableable to hold waterplausibletellingviablebona fidecogenteffectivepowerfulconvincingcrediblebelievablesubstantialforcefulstrongweightyauthoritativereliablerare:vindicable
   • ▪ legally binding due to having been executed in compliance with the law: "a valid contract" Similar correctauthenticlegally acceptableproperbona fidegenuineofficialsigned and sealedlawfullegallicitlegitimatelegally bindingbindingcontractualin forcein effecteffectiveOpposite invalidillegalvoid
   • ▪ legally or officially acceptable: "the visas are valid for thirty days"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from French valide or Latin validus ‘strong’, from valere ‘be strong’.

   Scrabble Points: 9

   • V

     4

   • A

     1

   • L

     1

   • I

     1

   • D

     2

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVALID | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   VALID definition: 1. based on truth or reason; able to be accepted: 2. A ticket or other document is valid if it is…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › validValid Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › valid

   • Cached

   The meaning of VALID is having legal efficacy or force; especially : executed with the proper legal authority and formalities. How to use valid in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Valid.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › validVALID Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › valid

   • Cached

   Valid definition: sound; just; well-founded. See examples of VALID used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryVALID | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   VALID meaning: 1. based on truth or reason; able to be accepted: 2. A ticket or other document is valid if it is…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVALID definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   6 meanings: 1. having some foundation; based on truth 2. legally acceptable 3. a. having legal force; effective b. having legal.... Click for more definitions.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › validValid - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › valid

   adjective. well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force. “a valid inference”. “a valid argument”. “a valid contract”. synonyms: legitimate. of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful. reasonable, sensible.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › validValid - definition of valid by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › valid

   • Cached

   What is valid is based on or borne out by truth or fact or has legal force: a valid excuse; a valid claim. What is sound is free from logical flaws or is based on valid reasoning: a sound theory; sound principles.