certified
Americanadjective
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having or proved by a certificate.
a certified representative.
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guaranteed; reliably endorsed.
a certified check.
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legally declared insane.
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committed to a mental institution.
adjective
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holding or guaranteed by a certificate
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endorsed or guaranteed
a certified cheque
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(of a person) declared legally insane
Other Word Forms
- noncertified adjective
- uncertified adjective
- well-certified adjective
Etymology
Origin of certified
Example Sentences
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Since 2022, employers have been able to do checks on passport-holding British and Irish citizens using digital verification services certified by the government.
From BBC
"Once captured, the monkeys will be transported to a facility certified to care for exotic animals."
From BBC
To find a certified group psychotherapist in your area, the American Group Psychotherapy Association has a provider directory.
From MarketWatch
“All detainees are provided with proper meals, certified by dietitians, medical treatment and have the opportunities to communicate with lawyers and family members.”
From Los Angeles Times
Then, he decided to start a completely new kind of work: He became certified as a substitute teacher.
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