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certify
[ sur-tuh-fahy ]
verb (used with object)
- to attest as certain; give reliable information of; confirm:
He certified the truth of his claim.
Synonyms: , , ,
- to testify to or vouch for in writing:
The medical examiner will certify his findings to the court.
- to guarantee; endorse reliably:
to certify a document with an official seal.
- to guarantee (a check) by writing on its face that the account against which it is drawn has sufficient funds to pay it.
- to award a certificate to (a person) attesting to the completion of a course of study or the passing of a qualifying examination.
- to declare legally insane and committable to a mental institution.
- Archaic. to assure or inform with certainty.
verb (used without object)
- to give assurance; testify; vouch for the validity of something (usually followed by to ).
certify
/ ˈɜːɪˌڲɪ /
verb
- to confirm or attest (to), usually in writing
the letter certified her age
- tr to endorse or guarantee (that certain required standards have been met)
- to give reliable information or assurances
he certified that it was Walter's handwriting
- tr to declare legally insane
- tr (of a bank) to state in writing on (a cheque) that payment is guaranteed
Derived Forms
- ˈپˌھ, noun
Other Word Forms
- t·ھe noun
- ·t·ڲ verb (used with object) precertified precertifying
- ·t·ڲ verb (used with object) recertified recertifying
- ܲ·t·ڲiԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of certify1
Example Sentences
California will not comply with Trump order to certify its 1,000 school districts have ended diversity, equity and inclusion programs -- risking federal dollars.
“This man is, according to certified statements that we get, is a very violent person,” Trump said Friday.
He advertised that he was certified with an Airframe and Power Plant Certificate with inspection authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Venice skater, certified skate instructor and performer, “Roller Dreams” co-star: The one thing that Black people like to do is play music and dance, and skating is a big part of that.
Despite the hardships, Ridge became a certified nursing assistant and found a job as a part-time morgue attendant at Highland Hospital in Oakland, one of the five hospitals run by Alameda Health System.
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