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 Word Forms

• noncertification noun
• precertification noun
• recertification 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

The marine industry is intensely regulated but the certification authorities are having to keep pace with innovation.

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“We’re really focused on completing this type of certification and getting our aircraft into commercial service as fast as possible.”

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They were chosen for the "reliability of their supply chains, operational readiness, safety systems, and the sustainability certification of the methanol to be supplied," according to MPA.

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Appendix II species face additional scrutiny and certification before they can be traded.

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In moments of doubt, Sophia has considered a fallback plan, which was to get a certification in AI prompt writing.

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Related Words

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• paper 
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• warrant 
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