certified

[sur-tuh-fahyd]

adjective

1. having or proved by a certificate.

   a certified representative.

2. guaranteed; reliably endorsed.

   a certified check.

3. legally declared insane.

4. committed to a mental institution.

certified

/ ˈsɜːtɪˌfaɪd /

adjective

1. holding or guaranteed by a certificate

2. endorsed or guaranteed

   a certified cheque

3. (of a person) declared legally insane

Other Word Forms

• noncertified adjective
• uncertified adjective
• well-certified adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of certified¹

First recorded in 1605–15; certify + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The official certified results will be posted by the secretary of state on Dec. 12.

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But she’s also a certified health coach who has written a cookbook.

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In her book, Harris calls the day she certified the election one of the hardest things she’s ever had to do.

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Since 2022, they have been able to carry out checks on passport-holding British and Irish citizens by using digital verification services that have been certified by the government.

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And also proven was the requirement that coaches be certified in CPR every two years.

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