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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And as certified preparers, those age 16 and older can handle returns for local low- and moderate-income families through the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
“What we don’t know is, would they do that during the conduct of an election, before an election is certified?”
From Los Angeles Times
Loeffler said the “check and balance” will come from city and county inspections that must happen before a property is certified for occupancy.
From Los Angeles Times
That’s why, if you don’t want your house cleaved in twain, diagnosing your trees is best left to a certified arborist.
“If you have cash to invest — now is always a great time to get in,” said Edward Hadad, a certified financial planner at Financial Asset Management Corp.
From MarketWatch
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