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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Like, yesterday at work when a jumbo-sized Pepsi spilled all over her T-shirt, she refused my spare shirt because it was a cotton-poly blend instead of something called OEKO-TEX certified organic cotton.
From Literature
What are their qualifications — do they hold certifications like the certified financial planner designation?
From MarketWatch
A flash of superimposed text identifies them as “*Very certified*, extremely serious ballet experts.”
From Los Angeles Times
Non-credentialed preparers make far more errors than certified public accountants and enrolled agents, who must meet rigorous requirements to receive their designations.
From Barron's
The decision needs to have been made twice in writing and has to be certified by a doctor who then consults with another doctor.
From BBC
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