certify
verb (used with object)
to attest as certain; give reliable information of; confirm.
certifying
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present participleof certify.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Removing the pilot would have added the cost and complication of certifying a robot jet to fly fast over urban areas.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
EAC also oversees the federal testing and certification program for voting systems, accrediting labs and certifying whether machines meet federal standards known as the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
The certifying official notes that the filer “will be in compliance” only “once the filer divests these assets.”
From MarketWatch ● May 7, 2026
Mr. Bessent’s prescription is a mix of targeted regulation—controlling advanced chip exports, certifying systems in a manner akin to aircraft safety—and a lighter touch that avoids stifling innovation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
The monks who ran the school were very particular about tests and qualifications, and it was time to try the certifying exam again.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
