Certify: meaning, definitions and examples

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certify

 

[ ˈsəː.tɪ.fʌɪ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

official document

To confirm formally that something is true or correct, especially by signing a document.

Synonyms

authenticate, confirm, validate, verify

Examples of usage

  • The school will certify your qualifications.
  • The doctor certified the cause of death.
Context #2 | Verb

quality

To guarantee or attest to the quality, accuracy, or genuineness of something.

Synonyms

attest, guarantee, vouch for, warrant

Examples of usage

  • The organic label certifies that the product is free from synthetic chemicals.
  • The company certifies all their products before they are shipped.
Context #3 | Noun

professional

A document attesting to the truth of certain facts, typically used in a professional or legal context.

Synonyms

accreditation, credential, document, license

Examples of usage

  • She received a certification in accounting.
  • He proudly displayed his certification on the office wall.

Translations

Translations of the word "certify" in other languages:

🇵🇹 certificar

🇮🇳 प्रमाणित करना (pramāṇit karnā)

🇩🇪 zertifizieren

🇮🇩 mengesahkan

🇺🇦 сертифікувати

🇵🇱 certyfikować

🇯🇵 証明する (shōmei suru)

🇫🇷 certifier

🇪🇸 certificar

🇹🇷 sertifikalandırmak

🇰🇷 인증하다 (injeunghada)

🇸🇦 شهادة (shahada)

🇨🇿 certifikovat

🇸🇰 certifikovať

🇨🇳 认证 (rènzhèng)

🇸🇮 certificirati

🇮🇸 votta

🇰🇿 сертификаттау

🇬🇪 სერტიფიცირება (sert'ipits'ireba)

🇦🇿 sertifikatlaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 certificar

Etymology

The word 'certify' originates from the Latin word 'certificare', which means 'to make certain'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over the centuries, 'certify' has been used in various contexts to indicate confirmation, validation, or guarantee of something's truth or quality.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,254 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.