Definition of certificate - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
documentsofficial document certifying a statement or fact
- She received a birth certificate.
2.
financeTECH. document evidencing ownership or financial interestTECH.
- He holds a certificate of deposit.
3.
filmRare UK age rating for movies in British and Irish contextsRare UK
- The film has a 15 certificate in the UK.
4.
technologyTECH. digital file proving a website's identity and encryption keysTECH.
- The website uses an SSL certificate.
Verb
official recognitionformally recognize achievement by giving an official certificate
- The school will certificate all graduates this Friday.
Images of certificate
official document certifying a statement or fact 
document evidencing ownership or financial interest
Expressions with certificate
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official document recording a person's birth details
She needed her birth certificate for the passport application.
digital gift certificate for online shopping
She received an e-gift certificate for her birthday.
voucher given to buy things or services at a store
She used a gift certificate to buy shoes.
official document proving a marriage has occurred
They framed their marriage certificate and hung it in the living room..
paper showing you finished school
She received her school certificate at graduation.
official document stating that required work, study, or training has been finished
After the workshop, each participant received a certificate of completion.
document proving a medical condition or treatment
She submitted a doctor's certificate for her sick leave.
doctor's note proving inability to work
He needed a medical certificate for his sick leave.
study program that gives an official document after successful completion
She enrolled in a certificate course in digital marketing.
official paper confirming someone took part in an activity or course
Each runner received a certificate of participation after the marathon.
official paper from authorities confirming a marriage has legally ended
He needed the divorce certificate to update his tax and insurance records.
document confirming that goods or services meet agreed quality rules or standards
The supplier sent a quality certificate with each batch of steel plates.
document that proves repair or replacement promise for a purchased product
Keep the warranty certificate in a safe place with your receipt.
official document showing something meets standards
The building received a certificate of approval from the city.
seal verifying a collectible's authenticity
Each coin includes a certificate of authenticity.
official paper given for special achievement or excellence
She received a certificate of merit for her science project.
official document confirming required checks or payments are completed
The company submitted a tax clearance certificate with the tender application.
official document stating cause, date, place, and proof of death
The death certificate was needed for the insurance claim.
official document proving qualification to teach
She received her teacher's certificate last year.
official document stating that equipment has passed required checks or tests
The elevator cannot be used without a valid safety test certificate.
government record confirming a corporation has been legally created
You must file the certificate of incorporation before opening the business account.
written promise to repay a debt
The bank issued a certificate of indebtedness to the lender.
academic qualification earned after completing short advanced courses beyond a degree
She earned a graduate certificate in data analytics online.
official paper showing training in saving lives
She earned her life-saving certificate last summer.
Origin of certificate
Latin, certificare (to certify)
Terms with certificate included in their meaning
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education certificate
official paper showing you finished a course or passed exams
government permit
document or certificate proving permission
commerce
certificate used to exchange for goods or services
acr: certificate of deposit
bank account that earns interest for a fixed time
education
process of granting a certificate to someone
verification
document or certificate proving a person's identity or qualifications
acr: medical certificate
official paper showing someone is fit or unfit for work
certificate
official document proving something's legitimacy
trade certificate
qualification for specific trades or careers
documentation
unique identifying code assigned to an official certificate or formal approval record
business
honor such as a prize or certificate given to acknowledge someone's contribution
acr: Certificate of Occupancy
official document allowing people to use a building
document
informal term for a certificate
education
qualification or certificate considered equal to another
finance
securities payable to whoever holds the certificate
finance
stock owned by whoever holds the certificate
climate credit
certificate for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
software security
related to attaching a digital certificate to software
acr: High School Equivalency
certificate showing skills equal to finishing high school
finance
certificate for a share of stock
automotive
certificate proving a vehicle passed emissions test
office certificate
document granting exclusive rights to a work
military
certificate appointing someone to a specific junior technical officer rank
certification
give a certificate for completing training
Examples of certificate in a sentence
The certificate of authenticity was included with the painting. She received a certificate for her shares in the company. The bank issued a certificate confirming his investment. The movie received an 18 certificate in Ireland. Parents were concerned about the 12 certificate rating. The server's certificate expired last week.
He installed a new security certificate on his computer. The board will certificate successful applicants. They often certificate volunteers after training.
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- French:certificat, certifier, ...
- German:Zertifikat, zertifizieren, ...
- Italian:certificato, certificare, ...
- Spanish:certificado, certificar, ...
- Portuguese:certificado, certificar, ...
- Chinese:证明, 颁发证书, ...
- Japanese:証明書, 認定する, ...
- Arabic:شَهَادَة, يمنَح شهادة, ...
- Hebrew:תְּעוּדָה, לְהַעֲנִיק תְּעוּדָה לְ, ...
- Russian:свидетельство, выдавать сертификат, ...
- Ukrainian:свідоцтво, сертифікувати, ...
- Hindi:प्रमाणपत्र, प्रमाणपत्र देना, ...
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