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Synonyms

certified

American  
[sur-tuh-fahyd] / ˈsɜr təˌfaɪd /

adjective

  1. having or proved by a certificate.

    a certified representative.

  2. guaranteed; reliably endorsed.

    a certified check.

  3. legally declared insane.

  4. committed to a mental institution.

certified British  
/ ˈsɜːtɪˌfaɪd /

adjective

  1. holding or guaranteed by a certificate

  2. endorsed or guaranteed

    a certified cheque

  3. (of a person) declared legally insane

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • noncertified adjective
  • uncertified adjective
  • well-certified adjective

Etymology

Origin of certified

First recorded in 1605–15; certify + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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This is my second year using a tax-preparation firm led by a certified public accountant.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

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 • Mar. 28, 2026

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 • Mar. 27, 2026

And you also get a strong no-logging/privacy policy, which is certified by regular third-party audits.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

I was taking a certified first responder course with the lifeguards.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin

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