Certificate: meaning, definitions and examples
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certificate
[ sษหtษชfษชkษt ]
official document
A certificate is an official document stating that particular facts are true. It is issued as proof of the facts it states.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She received a certificate of achievement for her outstanding performance.
- He proudly displayed his certificate of graduation on the wall.
qualification
A certificate can also refer to a document certifying that a person has successfully completed a course of study or passed an exam.
Synonyms
accreditation, credential, qualification
Examples of usage
- After completing the course, she obtained a certificate in graphic design.
- He earned a certificate in accounting from the university.
validate
To certificate means to provide someone with an official document confirming a particular fact or qualification.
Synonyms
authenticate, confirm, validate
Examples of usage
- The university certificated her completion of the program.
- The organization certificated his expertise in the field.
Translations
Translations of the word "certificate" in other languages:
๐ต๐น certificado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคฎเคพเคฃ เคชเคคเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Zertifikat
๐ฎ๐ฉ sertifikat
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตััะธััะบะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ certyfikat
๐ฏ๐ต ่จผๆๆธ (ใใใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท certificat
๐ช๐ธ certificado
๐น๐ท sertifika
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฆ๋ช ์ (jeungmyeongseo)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดูุงุฏุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ certifikรกt
๐ธ๐ฐ certifikรกt
๐จ๐ณ ่ฏไนฆ (zhรจngshลซ)
๐ธ๐ฎ potrdilo
๐ฎ๐ธ vottorรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตััะธัะธะบะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแ แขแแคแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sertifikat
๐ฒ๐ฝ certificado
Etymology
The word 'certificate' originated from the Latin word 'certificatus', which means 'made certain'. The concept of issuing certificates can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where rulers would grant official documents to individuals to confer privileges or recognize achievements. Over time, certificates have become essential in various fields to validate qualifications, achievements, and facts.
See also: certification, certified, certifier.