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verb
Third Person
certifies
Present Participle
certifying
Past Tense
certified
Past Participle
certified
1
to confirm or validate something, often by providing evidence or proof
transitive
- Her exceptional grades in mathematics certified her aptitude for the subject.
- The doctor's signature on the document certified that the patient was fit for travel.
- The company's adherence to strict quality standards certified their commitment to excellence.
- She certifies her skills through professional accreditation.
- They are certifying the accuracy of the financial reports.
Synonyms:
2
to confirm the validity of a personal check by verifying the signature and the amount
transitive
- The bank certified the check by adding a stamp with the amount and signature.
- She asked the teller to certify the check before handing it over.
- The cashier certified the check to ensure it was valid for payment.
- He went to the bank to certify the personal check before making the transaction.
- The bank will certify the check to guarantee the funds are available.
3
to officially confirm compliance with established standards or requirements
transitive
- The hospital must certify its compliance with safety regulations.
- The doctor will certify the patient's fitness for surgery.
- The pharmacist certifies the authenticity of the prescribed medication.
- The dentist must certify the sterility of instruments for each procedure.
- The health department will certify the new medical facility before it opens to the public.
Antonyms:
4
to officially declare someone mentally ill or insane
- The court certified him insane after the psychiatric evaluation.
- The doctor certified the patient mentally unfit to stand trial.
- She was certified insane following a thorough mental health assessment.
- The judge certified the defendant insane, which affected the court's decision.
- The hospital certified him insane based on the results of the examination.
5
to officially confirm that someone or something meets specific qualifications or standards
transitive
- The doctor was certified after completing the required training.
- She was certified as a professional accountant after passing the exams.
- The board certifies teachers who meet the required standards.
- The organization certifies products that pass rigorous testing.
- The building was certified as earthquake-resistant by the engineers.