certified

[ sur-tuh-fahyd ]

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

/ ˈsɜːtɪˌfaɪd /

adjective

1. holding or guaranteed by a certificate
2. endorsed or guaranteed

   a certified cheque

3. (of a person) declared legally insane

Other Words From

• non·certi·fied adjective
• un·certi·fied adjective
• well-certi·fied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of certified¹

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

Example Sentences

Most operators opt to have their deep-sea subs certified - but it is not mandatory.

From BBC

But it wasn’t made clear to him that Titan had not been certified.

From BBC

She’s now studying a course in the US, certified by the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches, hoping to eventually bridge the gap between information, resources and access to specialists for women from all kinds of backgrounds in India.

From BBC

So, if you take the campaign at its word, this money will be used to plug leaky holes across the nation—fending off, I don’t know, Kari Lake’s one-woman Jan. 6 when Ruben Gallego is certified the winner of Arizona.

From Slate

Liz Weston, Certified Financial Planner®, is a personal finance columnist.

From Los Angeles Times

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