certified
adjective
cer·ti·fied
ˈsər-tə-ˌfīd 
1
: having earned certification
a certified gemologist
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Examples of certified in a Sentence
You must be certified in order to practice medicine.
The carpentry work must be done by someone who is certified for the job.
The food is certified kosher.
Her boyfriend's a certified weirdo.
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In healthcare, there are many low-risk AI applications that can support payments and operations, but diagnosing symptoms requires a certified medical professional—healthcare providers must make the final decisions on how to treat their patients.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Green notes: As a certified B Corp company, Aurora is known for its comprehensive sustainability initiatives, including waste minimization programs, carbon offsetting, and collaborations with leading conservation organizations.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025
For personalized advice and an effective treatment plan, consult a certified dermatologist.
—William Truswell, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
The driver was offered the opportunity to take a certified chemical test, but the driver’s interactions resulted in her being charged with OWI refusal and police transported her to the jail.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Green notes: As a certified B Corp company, Aurora is known for its comprehensive sustainability initiatives, including waste minimization programs, carbon offsetting, and collaborations with leading conservation organizations.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025
For personalized advice and an effective treatment plan, consult a certified dermatologist.
—William Truswell, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
The driver was offered the opportunity to take a certified chemical test, but the driver’s interactions resulted in her being charged with OWI refusal and police transported her to the jail.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Certified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/certified. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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