certify
To attest to as the truthTo attest to (a fact) as the truth.
» You're a certified pilot, aren't you?
Meaning
5 senses(transitive)To attest to (a fact) as the truth.
(transitive)To authenticate or verify in writing.
(transitive)To attest that a product, service, organization, or person has met an official standard.
These blankets have been certified as fireproof.
zertifizieren
удостоверя́тьudostoverjátʹ, удостове́ритьudostovéritʹ, заверя́тьzaverjátʹ
сві́дчитиsvídčyty, засві́дчуватиzasvídčuvaty, засві́дчитиzasvídčyty
(archaic, transitive)To inform; to tell (a person) that something is true.
(archaic, reflexive)To assure (oneself) of something; to ascertain.
- declare legally insane
- guarantee payment on; of checks
- guarantee as meeting a certain standard
- provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
Examples
34 sentencesYou're a certified pilot, aren't you?
Tom is a certified public accountant.
Are you certified?
He was a certified history teacher.
What's the difference between regular mail and certified mail?
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 2
By meaning 1
Origin
From Old French certefier (“confirm, assure, make certain”). Compare French certifier.From Old French certefier (“confirm, assure, make certain”). Compare French certifier.
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Forms
certifies, certifying, certified, certifiedSynonyms
12 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
12 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle