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homologate

Pronunciation: /həˈmɒləgeɪt/

Definition of homologate

verb

[with object]
  • 1approve (a car, engine, etc.) for sale in a particular market or use in a particular class of racing.
  • 2 formal express agreement with or approval of: one body of patrons elected the teacher, the others afterwards homologating the appointment

Derivatives

homologation

Pronunciation: /-ˈgeɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

Origin:

late 16th century: from medieval Latin homologat- 'agreed', from the verb homologare, from Greek homologein 'confess'

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Definition of homologate in the US English dictionary

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