Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

certificates

  • plural
    of certificate.
    certificate
    noun
    a document serving as evidence or as written testimony, as of status, qualifications, privileges, or the truth of something.
  • present tense form
    of certificate (3rd person singular).
    certificate
    noun
    a document serving as evidence or as written testimony, as of status, qualifications, privileges, or the truth of something.

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

But this depends entirely on the brokerage’s policy for depositing paper stock certificates.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026

"It looked like a genuine opportunity," said Vharance Goodho, who borrowed money for police clearance certificates, medical examinations and other expenses.

From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026

By then, the San Francisco family will have had their birth certificates notarized, had European officials record their fingerprints and transferred half a million Euros into an international investment fund.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

By contrast, money-market funds, high-yield savings accounts and certificates of deposit are likely to drop their yields along with going rates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

I got quotes on airline tickets, solicited local restaurants to donate gift certificates, and my hotel even offered two rooms if she accepted our invitation.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers