homologate verb trans. [hǝ'mɒlǝgeɪt] E16.
[medieval Latin homologat- pa. ppl stem of homologare agree, after Greek homologein confess, acknowledge: see -ATE³.]
1. Express agreement with; approve; acknowledge; confirm, ratify. Chiefly Scot. E16.

2. spec. Confirm as an official specification of performance; approve (a car, boat, engine, etc.) for sale in a particular market or for use in a particular class of racing. M20.

■ homolo'gation noun M17.

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