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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Not all nurses are certified to be a SANE, and certification requirements vary by state, according to Sekula.
From Los Angeles Times
Late last month, the federal General Services Administration proposed a new certification for organizations receiving federal grants—promising their practices don’t violate federal antidiscrimination laws.
Not all Labor Department certifications result in a visa since the number of new H-1Bs is capped by law at 85,000 a year.
"The new companies just keep enough for certification, but the rest still comes to us," said Shabbir Khan, a local trader.
From Barron's
He has always been strategic in pursuing education, getting the degrees and certifications most likely to help his career.
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