certified
ˈsɜrtɪˌfaɪd
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Definition of certified - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
official approvalrecognized as meeting required standards, often through a formal document
  • She is certified to teach first aid at the community center.
2.
authenticationauthenticated or verified in writing
  • The certified document was accepted in court.
endorsed validated

Noun

1.
qualified personperson officially recognized for a skill or qualification
  • She is a certified in project management.
accredited licensed
2.
proof documentdocument officially recognized as authentic
  • The certified was required for the legal process.
certificate document
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    document officially recognized as authentic

Expressions with certified

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teacher officially approved by an authority after meeting set standards
The school requires every class to be led by a certified teacher.
using a postal service that gives proof of delivery
She sent the documents by certified mail.
official document translated and verified as accurate by an expert
The court required a certified translation of the contract.
document copy officially confirmed by an authorized person as matching the original
The university required a certified true copy of her birth certificate.
copy authenticated by proper authority
She submitted a certified copy of her birth certificate for the application..
officially approved as meeting organic farming standards
These organically-certified apples are sold at the market.

Origin of certified

Latin, certus (sure) + facere (to make)

Terms with certified included in their meaning

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fitness service
customized exercise guidance by a certified trainer
certified
recognized as having met certain standards
certified status
currently certified to practise a profession
approval
officially approved or certified
music
music album certified for high sales
legal
document that has been officially certified by a notary
official
officially accepted or certified
official approval
able to be certified

Examples of certified in a sentence

  • Only certified electricians may work on the hospital’s operating theatres.
  • The certified letter arrived yesterday.
  • She is a certified expert in her field.
  • The company hired a certified to ensure quality standards.
  • As a certified, he was in high demand for his expertise.
  • A certified was needed to verify the transaction.

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  1. French:certifié, personne certifiée, ...
  2. German:zertifiziert, Zertifizierte, ...
  3. Italian:certificato, qualificato, ...
  4. Spanish:certificado, persona certificada, ...
  5. Portuguese:certificado, autenticado, ...
  6. Chinese:经过认证的, 合格者, ...
  7. Japanese:認定された, 有資格者, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعْتَمَد, حاصِل عَلى شَهادَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּסְמָךְ, מִסְמָךְ מְאוּמָת, ...
  10. Russian:сертифицированный, сертифицированный специалист, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сертифікований, кваліфікований, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रमाणित, प्रमाणित व्यक्ति, ...
certify
ˈsɜːrtɪˌfaɪ
certifies

Definition of certify - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
verificationattest to a fact as true
  • The document certifies the authenticity of the painting.
confirm validate verify
2.
official recognitionofficially recognize as possessing certain qualifications or meeting certain standards
  • The board will certify the doctor after she passes her exams..
authorize endorse validate
3.
certificationRaregive a certificate for completing trainingRare
  • She was certified as a yoga instructor.
accredit authorize
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Origin of certify

Latin, certus (sure) + facere (to make)

Examples of certify in a sentence

  • She certified the package as safe for transport.
  • The agency will certify the new teachers next month.
  • Only a licensed professional can certify the documents.
  • The board certified him to teach in public schools.
  • After passing the exam, he was certified to drive commercial vehicles.

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  1. French:attester, homologuer, ...
  2. German:bescheinigen, ...
  3. Italian:attestare, accreditare, ...
  4. Spanish:certificar, dar un certificado, ...
  5. Portuguese:certificar, homologar, ...
  6. Chinese:证明, 颁发证书, ...
  7. Japanese:証明する, 認定する, ...
  8. Arabic:صَدَّقَ, مَنَحَ شَهادَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְאַשֵּׁר, לְהַסְמִיךְ, ...
  10. Russian:подтверждать, сертифицировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:засвідчувати, сертифікувати, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रमाणित करना, मान्यता देना, ...
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