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homologate

Syllabification: (ho·mol·o·gate)
Pronunciation: /hōˈmäləˌgāt, hə-/

Definition of homologate

verb

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

Derivatives

homologation

Pronunciation: /hōˌmäləˈgāSHən, hə-/

noun

Origin:

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

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