Certificate: meaning, definitions and examples

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certificate

 

[ sษ™หˆtษชfษชkษ™t ]

Context #1 | Noun

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

diploma, document, license

Examples of usage

  • She received a certificate of achievement for her outstanding performance.
  • He proudly displayed his certificate of graduation on the wall.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น certificado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคฎเคพเคฃ เคชเคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zertifikat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sertifikat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตั€ั‚ะธั„ั–ะบะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ certyfikat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จผๆ˜Žๆ›ธ (ใ—ใ‚‡ใ†ใ‚ใ„ใ—ใ‚‡)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท certificat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ certificado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sertifika

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฆ๋ช…์„œ (jeungmyeongseo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดู‡ุงุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ certifikรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ certifikรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏไนฆ (zhรจngshลซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potrdilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vottorรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตั€ั‚ะธั„ะธะบะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒ แƒขแƒ˜แƒคแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sertifikat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,958, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.