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noun

(ˌ)sər-ˈti-fi-kət How to pronounce certificate (audio)
Definition of certificatenext
as in certification
a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something a certificate will be awarded to each person who completes the course in lifesaving

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verb

as in to certify

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Recent Examples of certificate
Noun
Eleven of the honorees spoke before accepting a check, certificate and flower during the luncheon at The Heights Golf Club in Rancho Bernardo. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025 The third party delivery company called to arrange a suitable date and to confirm if a certificate of insurance was needed. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
After the call, campaign officials circulated language to add to the Pennsylvania elector certificates to be submitted to Washington asserting that the votes were intended to count only if Trump prevailed in litigation in the state. — Amy Gardner, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2023 And in contrast to the handwritten vaccine certificates that Americans must keep safe, Indians can download their proof of vaccination at any time, alongside an outsize photograph of Modi to remind them who deserves their grateful votes. — Vinay Sitapati, Foreign Affairs, 24 Nov. 2021 See All Example Sentences for certificate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certificate
  1. certification
  2. certify
  3. charter
  4. permit
  5. ratify
  6. accredit
  7. validate
  8. sanction
Noun
  • Diamond certification is given to artists whose songs have moved 10 million units.
    — Heran Mamo, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Patching games on consoles requires a relatively slow and laborious certification process, but that’s not the case for updating a game on Steam.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of certification
Verb
  • All teachers working in adult education are certified Connecticut teachers who hold additional adult education certifications.
    — Larry Covino, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Key features: Solar safe filter technology protects eyes from IR, UV, and 99.99% of visible light, CE and ISO certified, model number ‏MK7062.
    — Paul Brett, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of certify
Verb
  • Fort Worth’s local court is Centennial Court No. 500, which was chartered in 1984 and has about 30 members.
    — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The chopper, chartered by one-time Prime Minister Garry Conille to move police officers, has become the main mode of transport for government officials and their contacts needing to fly out of the capital.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of charter
Verb
  • And, not all gold products qualify (collectible coins are usually not permitted).
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of permit
Verb
  • The Ottawa Treaty is an international agreement signed in 1997 that has been ratified or acceded to by more than 160 nations, and in withdrawing from it, Warsaw and the Baltic nations can begin stockpiling and using landmines for the first time in nearly 30 years.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The formal establishment of an organization to manage Lake Kivu and the Ruzizi River basin, shared by Congo, Rwanda and Burundi, was never formally ratified by its member countries.
    — Melissa McCracken, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of ratify
Verb
  • Institutions of higher education must be accredited to gain access to federal money for student financial aid.
    — Annie Ma and Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The Oxford Center was not accredited, according to the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society.
    — Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of accredit
Verb
  • The format has been criticized as politically counterproductive, with Newsom appearing unprepared and overly eager to validate conservative talking points.
    — Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
  • While previous deals—including linking up with The PGA of Canada, the Korn Ferry Tour, and the World Golf Competition—helped validate the startup’s concept, Norman’s backing marks a whole new level of industry acceptance.
    — Mike Dojc, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of validate
Verb
  • The first Trump administration sanctioned the Houthis.
    — Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Baton Twirling Championships The All West Regionals Baton Twirling Championships, sanctioned by National Baton Twirling Association International, will be held March 22-23 at the Peterson Gymnasium at San Diego State University.
    — Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of sanction

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