valid
/ˈvælɪd/
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
Well-grounded or justifiable, pertinent.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Có căn cứ vững chắc hoặc có thể chứng minh, liên quan
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Adjective
Examples
I will believe him as soon as he offers a valid answer.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Acceptable, proper or correct; in accordance with the rules.
Adjective
Examples
A valid format for the date is DD/MM/YY.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “valid” mean?
Well-grounded or justifiable, pertinent.
Is “valid” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.