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certification

American  
[sur-tuh-fi-key-shuhn, ser-tif-uh-] / ˌsɜr tə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən, sərˌtɪf ə- /

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 British  
/ ˌsɜːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

  1. the act of certifying or state of being certified

  2. law a document attesting the truth of a fact or statement

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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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These reactors—being built by Westinghouse, Babcock & Wilcox and others—are awaiting certification by various regulators for use in commercial shipping, among other industries.

From The Wall Street Journal

Other students plan to forgo college but continue their certifications.

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Motor Oil didn’t respond to a request for comment about which body makes that certification.

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He received certifications through the Napa Valley Wine Academy and worked in local tasting rooms.

From The Wall Street Journal

When you’re looking for a financial adviser, look into their backgrounds, their certifications, and any complaints filed against them.

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