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
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
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
Our main problem, it seemed to me, was that the state had certified us as lion tamers before ever leaving us alone in a cage with a lion.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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