homologated

verb

past tense of homologate
as in approved
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory to be effectual, a judge must homologate the plea bargain between the district attorney and the defense

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Recent Examples of homologated Once a car has been homologated, the specification is locked in for a period of five years. — Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 Keep in mind that the Nomadix is essentially only an off-road e-moto, as it is not yet homologated for street riding. — New Atlas, 15 May 2026 Ferrari’s fabled acronym for Gran Turismo Omologato basically signifies a grand-touring race car that’s been homologated for production. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homologated
  1. approved
  2. ratified
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  • During Thursday evening’s Board of Commissioners meeting, officials unanimously, and with no additional discussion, approved Johnston’s exit agreement and named Assistant County Administrator Alan Howze as his replacement for the rest of the year.
    — Sofi Zeman July 2, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • The celebration comes 250 years after delegates in Philadelphia approved the Declaration, setting in motion what would become the world's oldest continuing experiment in self-government.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of approved
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  • On June 18, Cuba's leaders unveiled a plan, not yet ratified by its parliament, ​with more than 170 sweeping measures that would ​privatize a vast swath ⁠of its socialist economy − reforms Rodríguez Castro used his clout to push through.
    — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • China ratified the protocols in 1987, pledging not to test nuclear weapons within the zone or threaten to use them against signatories with territory in the region.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Definition of ratified

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“Homologated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homologated. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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