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Synonyms

certification

American  
[sur-tuh-fi-key-shuhn, ser-tif-uh-] / ˌsɜr tə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən, sərˌtɪf ə- /

noun

  1. the act of certifying.

  2. the state of being certified. certify.

  3. a certified certify statement.

  4. the writing on the face of a check by which it is certified. certify.

  5. Law. a certificate attesting the truth of some statement or event.

certification British  
/ ˌsɜːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

  1. the act of certifying or state of being certified

  2. law a document attesting the truth of a fact or statement

"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

  • noncertification noun
  • precertification noun
  • recertification noun

Etymology

Origin of certification

1400–50; late Middle English certificacio ( u ) n < Medieval Latin certificātiōn- (stem of certificātiō ). See certificate, -ion

Example Sentences

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Italy's Parmesan Reggiano carries the DOP certification to indicate "Protected Designation of Origin", but the name Parmesan is also used by lower-quality competitors abroad.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

I enrolled in a cheesemongering certification course through the UK-based Academy of Cheese and spent months with notecards on curds and whey, then more months learning how to taste with intention.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

The agency also is required to establish training standards and certification requirements for inspectors and others involved in the testing and restoration of properties.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

After his sacking, Lord Mandelson explains to a Foreign Office official when he will be returning to the UK, explaining that there has been a "delay in obtaining Jock's veterinary certification".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

“I want to be a certified fencing Maestro so I have to go through a certification course in Hungary, and it’s about to get started,” he said.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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