Certificate: meaning, definitions and examples
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certificate
[ səˈtɪfɪkət ]
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:
🇵🇹 certificado
🇮🇳 प्रमाण पत्र
🇩🇪 Zertifikat
🇮🇩 sertifikat
🇺🇦 сертифікат
🇵🇱 certyfikat
🇯🇵 証明書 (しょうめいしょ)
🇫🇷 certificat
🇪🇸 certificado
🇹🇷 sertifika
🇰🇷 증명서 (jeungmyeongseo)
🇸🇦 شهادة
🇨🇿 certifikát
🇸🇰 certifikát
🇨🇳 证书 (zhèngshū)
🇸🇮 potrdilo
🇮🇸 vottorð
🇰🇿 сертификат
🇬🇪 სერტიფიკატი
🇦🇿 sertifikat
🇲🇽 certificado
Word origin
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.