certificate
Americannoun
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a document serving as evidence or as written testimony, as of status, qualifications, privileges, or the truth of something.
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a document attesting to the fact that a person has completed an educational course, issued either by an institution not authorized to grant diplomas, or to a student not qualifying for a diploma.
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Law. a statement, written and signed, which is by law made evidence of the truth of the facts stated, for all or for certain purposes.
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Finance.
verb (used with object)
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to furnish with or authorize by a certificate.
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to issue an official certificate attesting to the training, aptitude, and qualification of.
to certificate a teacher.
noun
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an official document attesting the truth of the facts stated, as of birth, marital status, death, health, completion of an academic course, ability to practise a profession, etc
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short for share certificate
verb
Other Word Forms
- certificatory adjective
- noncertificated adjective
- uncertificated adjective
Etymology
Origin of certificate
1375–1425; late Middle English certificat < Medieval Latin certificātum, noun use of neuter of certificātus certified (past participle of certificāre ), equivalent to certific- ( certify ) + -ātus -ate 1
Example Sentences
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Even having a death certificate is not enough.
From MarketWatch
You can only use a U.S. birth certificate to validate your identity for an Access Pass, which is for residents who have a permanent disability.
From Los Angeles Times
What’s Next: The combined airline will be based in Las Vegas and operate under the Allegiant name, but each airline will operate separately until they obtain a single operating certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration.
From Barron's
I will get a certificate thanking me for my contributions to the medical center.
He said his friend had become interested in guns in recent years and was excited that he’d recently gotten the necessary paperwork under state law by obtaining a firearm safety certificate.
From Los Angeles Times
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