omologare

to approve, to certify as standard

verb oh-moh-loh-GAH-reh Rare

Origin: From Greek 'homologein' (to agree), from 'homos' (same) + 'logos' (word).

Also means

to homologate

Usage Note

Omologare is a technical-legal verb meaning to certify or officially approve something as meeting a standard — used for vehicles (omologare un'auto), sporting records (omologare un record), and legal documents. In everyday speech it can also mean 'to make uniform or standardize', sometimes with a critical connotation: una cultura omologata ('a homogenized culture'). Conjugates with avere.

Examples

"Il record è stato omologato dalla federazione."

Natural Translation

The record was certified by the federation.

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