Definitions for valid
ˈvæl ɪdvalid

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. validadjective

   well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force

   "a valid inference"; "a valid argument"; "a valid contract"

2. validadjective

   still legally acceptable

   "the license is still valid"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.3 / 3 votes

1. validadjective

   Well grounded or justifiable, pertinent.

   I will believe him as soon as he offers a valid answer.

2. validadjective

   Acceptable, proper or correct.

3. validadjective

   Related to the current topic, or presented within context, relevant.

4. validadjective

   A formula or system that evaluates to true regardless of the input values.

5. validadjective

   An argument whose conclusion is always true whenever its premises are true.

   An argument is valid if and only if the set consisting of both (1) all of its premises and (2) the contradictory of its conclusion is inconsistent.

6. Etymology: From valide

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Validadjective

   strong; powerful; efficient

2. Validadjective

   having sufficient strength or force; founded in truth; capable of being justified, defended, or supported; not weak or defective; sound; good; efficacious; as, a valid argument; a valid objection

3. Validadjective

   having legal strength or force; executed with the proper formalities; incapable of being rightfully overthrown or set aside; as, a valid deed; a valid covenant; a valid instrument of any kind; a valid claim or title; a valid marriage

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Valid

   val′id, adj. strong: having sufficient strength or force: founded in truth: sound: conclusive: (law) executed with the proper formalities: legal: rightful.—v.t. Val′idate, to confirm, give legal force to: test the validity of.—ns. Validā′tion; Valid′ity.—adv. Val′idly.—n. Val′idness. [Fr.,—L. validus—valēre, to be strong.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. valid

   Just and true.

   The conversation and points for discussion were valid and we agreed a simple solution and peace is created.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 26, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'valid' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4101

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'valid' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4060

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'valid' in Adjectives Frequency: #544

How to pronounce valid?

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How to say valid in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of valid in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of valid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of valid in a Sentence

1. Boris Johnson:

   We accept that Iranian behavior has been disruptive in the region, we accept the president (Trump) has some valid points that need to be addressed but we believe they are capable of being addressed (inside the deal).

2. Alyn Smith:

   Our duty is to the civilians in Yemen, and given widespread and very valid concerns over the conduct of the war by Saudi forces, our call for an E.U.-wide arms embargo is proportionate and necessary, the Saudis say they are investigating what they call incidents, and I welcome that scrutiny. But that is not enough -- humanitarian NGOs have asked for an independent inquiry that meets international law standards.

3. Guy Bunker:

   Your date of birth is not going to change, you're not going to move house tomorrow, a lot of the information that was taken was valid yesterday, is valid today, and will probably be valid for a large number of people in five, 10, 20 years' time.

4. Ilan Goldfajn:

   All instruments are valid, for now, it seems liquidity is needed through currency swaps. If the situation changes, if there is demand, we may use reserves.

5. Nikos Dendias:

   Maritime boundaries are defined only with valid deals.

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