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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A flash of superimposed text identifies them as “*Very certified*, extremely serious ballet experts.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 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
The U.S. has fewer than 5,000 welders certified for nuclear-grade work.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
The doctors seem to expect her to work magic on their orders, she said, and the certified nursing assistants resent her place of privilege.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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