certification
Americannoun
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the act of certifying.
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the writing on the face of a check by which it is certified. certify.
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Law. a certificate attesting the truth of some statement or event.
noun
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the act of certifying or state of being certified
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law a document attesting the truth of a fact or statement
Other Word Forms
- noncertification noun
- precertification noun
- recertification noun
Etymology
Origin of certification
1400–50; late Middle English certificacio ( u ) n < Medieval Latin certificātiōn- (stem of certificātiō ). See certificate, -ion
Example Sentences
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Italy's Parmesan Reggiano carries the DOP certification to indicate "Protected Designation of Origin", but the name Parmesan is also used by lower-quality competitors abroad.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
I enrolled in a cheesemongering certification course through the UK-based Academy of Cheese and spent months with notecards on curds and whey, then more months learning how to taste with intention.
From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026
While the aviation industry has exacting safety standards for aircraft design and certification, there isn’t an international agreement on what qualifies as safe when flying in conflict zones.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
The agency also is required to establish training standards and certification requirements for inspectors and others involved in the testing and restoration of properties.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
"It is just the usual certification of sanity, signed by Doctor Sikes," the judge replied as she removed the envelope from her files.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
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