homologated

[huh-mol-uh-geyt, hoh-]

ho·mol·o·gate

[huh-mol-uh-geyt, hoh-]
verb (used with object), ho·mol·o·gat·ed, ho·mol·o·gat·ing.
1.
to approve; confirm or ratify.
2.
to register (a specific make of automobile in general production) so as to make it eligible for international racing competition.

Origin:
1635–45; < Medieval Latin homologātus (past participle of homologāre < Greek homologeîn to agree to, allow); see -ate1

ho·mol·o·ga·tion, noun
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Homologated is always a great word to know.
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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