certified
Americanadjective
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having or proved by a certificate.
a certified representative.
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guaranteed; reliably endorsed.
a certified check.
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legally declared insane.
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committed to a mental institution.
adjective
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holding or guaranteed by a certificate
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endorsed or guaranteed
a certified cheque
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(of a person) declared legally insane
Other Word Forms
- noncertified adjective
- uncertified adjective
- well-certified adjective
Etymology
Origin of certified
Example Sentences
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It said it operated an age check process certified by independent experts so children were limited, by default, to chatting with users who were of a similar age.
From BBC
It has to be manufactured and processed in a renewable manner and the whole process is independently certified as sustainable.
From BBC
Use certified mail, registered mail, or an approved private delivery service like FedEx or UPS, not labels from self-service kiosks or postage meters.
In 2023, she learned about a nonprofit program that could pay for her to become a certified medical assistant, getting that career back on track.
A deputy medical examiner conducted an examination of her body on Jan. 15, and the cause and manner of death were certified Friday.
From Los Angeles Times
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