certification

[ sur-tuh-fi-key-shuhn, ser-tif-uh- ]

noun

1. the act of certifying.
2. the state of being certified. certify.
3. a certified certify statement.
4. the writing on the face of a check by which it is certified. certify.
5. Law. a certificate attesting the truth of some statement or event.

certification

/ ˌsɜːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of certifying or state of being certified
2. law a document attesting the truth of a fact or statement

Other Words From

• noncer·ti·fi·cation noun
• precer·ti·fi·cation noun
• recer·ti·fi·cation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of certification¹

1400–50; late Middle English certificacio ( u ) n < Medieval Latin certificātiōn- (stem of certificātiō ). See certificate, -ion

Example Sentences

They also must enact quality certification processes to offset risks of disruptions in times of uncertainty.

From Fortune

Helen Adeosun is CEO of digital training platform CareAcademy, which provides health care organizations with online video coursework to help employees stay up-to-date on their certifications and training requirements.

From Fortune

If in the end the commission revokes an officer’s certification, the relevant records become public and must be retained for at least 30 years.

From Voice of San Diego

There are also certain things that a non-profit certification would prevent them from doing, including endorsing political candidates.

From Digiday

MTS’s board is increasingly paying attention to the quasi-public police department MTS operates, where officers do not receive the training or certification typical of law enforcement.

From Voice of San Diego

The certification, which lasts three years, was renewed by then-Defense Secretary Leon Panetta in 2012.

From The Daily Beast

“The government failed to show that it had adequate basis for the certification,” he wrote in August.

From The Daily Beast

Even then it can take several years to receive certification.

From The Daily Beast

Beyond medical board or nursing association certification, candidates must have a valid passport and yellow fever vaccination.

From The Daily Beast

Whatever, the certification is absurd and should be changed immediately.

From The Daily Beast

I am aware of the large powers of certification which Governors can exercise under the Reform Act.

From Project Gutenberg

Eleventh: thorough inspection and certification by local authorities of all houses and "dwellings" inhabited by the poor.

From Project Gutenberg

"I don't need any certification, dear," said Max, gently; but he did not smile.

From Project Gutenberg

There was this time no certification of His identity further than the aid He had given, no showing of His hands and feet.

From Project Gutenberg

But the experiments in segregation, in licensed systems, and certification have not been considered successful.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• affidavit
• authentication
• authorization
• coupon
• credential
• deed
• diploma
• documentation
• guarantee
• license
• paper
• permit
• receipt
• ticket
• voucher
• warrant
• warranty