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
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Etymology
Origin of certified
Explanation
If you've met a certain standard or proven that you're qualified for some specific job or task, you're certified. Most schools hire only certified teachers. In order for a person to become certified, there is usually some sort of test or review. A certified accountant has proven that she knows how to prepare tax forms and other financial records by taking classes and an exam. A certified diver has trained to use scuba gear and dive to a certain depth in the ocean, and demonstrated this ability. When you're certified in some way, you often receive a certificate, a document that proves it.
Vocabulary lists containing certified
Example Sentences
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Victoria Goncharova, a certified public accountant, has a passion for luxury and thought Luxus presented an interesting investment opportunity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Piker’s mother unwinds on a recliner in the living room, watching her son’s stream on a wall-filling television, when El-Sayed’s race is certified.
From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026
The changes are certified as urgent, allowing them to be debated and voted on quickly, and they are expected to easily pass later on Wednesday by the legislature dominated by the ruling People's Action Party.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
The results are then certified state-wide, usually by a state canvassing board of the secretary of state.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
The Army, having certified that the monkey house had been nuked, returned it to the possession of Hazleton Research Products.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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