certificate
1 of 2noun
cer·tif·i·cate (ˌ)sər-ˈti-fi-kət 
1
: a document containing a certified statement especially as to the truth of something
specifically : a document certifying that one has fulfilled the requirements of and may practice in a field
2
: something serving the same end as a certificate
3
: a document evidencing ownership or debt
a stock certificate
certificate
2 of 2verb
cer·tif·i·cate (ˌ)sər-ˈti-fə-ˌkāt
certificated; certificating
transitive verb
: to testify to or authorize by a certificate
especially : certify sense 4
certificatory
(ˌ)sər-ˈti-fi-kə-ˌtȯr-ē
adjective 
Synonyms
Noun
- certification
- document
- instrument
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Noun She has a certificate in midwifery. He earned his teaching certificate last year.
Recent Examples on the Web
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2022 In the meeting, Lee presented Trump with an honorary ninth dan belt certificate in taekwondo, according to a post on Kukkiwon's Facebook page. Will Steakin, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2022 Ramaphosa is set to present him with an official certificate pronouncing him the king of the Zulu people at a ceremony later this year. Mogomotsi Magome, ajc, 20 Aug. 2022 The project was completed in April, and by May Waterfront Park had received an official certificate of preservation from the State Historic Preservation officer. Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 11 Aug. 2022 Last week, officials with Nepal’s Department of Tourism denied an Everest summit certificate to Russian climber Katya Lipka, who reached the highest point on the planet on May 24. Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 18 July 2022 They are also heavily concentrated in rural, Black Belt districts, many of which tend to have schools with at least 10% of teachers on an emergency certificate. al, 12 July 2022 From there, fans will receive an official certificate acknowledging the adoption. Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 7 July 2022 Each of the winners received an award certificate along with a $100 gift card. Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 24 June 2022 Fox News, 5 May 2020 In addition to the search bar changes, Firefox 75's release notes also include security fixes and the following bullet points:Firefox will locally cache all trusted Web PKI Certificate Authority certificates known to Mozilla. Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 7 Apr. 2020 Reimbursement for continuing education: This valuable benefit is tougher to find, but some employers still help pay for undergraduate, graduate and certificate classes. Jill Schlesinger, chicagotribune.com, 6 Nov. 2019 In regular session at 6:30 p.m., the board will consider final approval of a salary schedule for unrepresented employees, and classified, certificated management and confidential employees. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2019 Eric began taking yoga in 1993 and excelled as student, which led to receiving certification as a Satyananda (Bihar) teacher in 2005, Silver-Age yoga teacher in 2007 and completing the Duke Medical Center Yoga for Seniors certificate in 2009. sun-sentinel.com, 24 Oct. 2019 Vehicles older than 15 years must now undergo mandatory fitness renewal certificates every six months. Sangeeta Tanwar, Quartz India, 18 Oct. 2019 In regular session, the board gave final approval to a salary schedule for unrepresented employees, and classified, certificated management and confidential employees. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2019 In regular session, the board heard the San Dieguito Faculty Association’s certificated collective bargaining proposals and adopted the district’s proposal to open negotiations with the association. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2019 See More
Noun
The goal is to receive an FAA airworthiness certificate in two years. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2022 In the meeting, Lee presented Trump with an honorary ninth dan belt certificate in taekwondo, according to a post on Kukkiwon's Facebook page. Will Steakin, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2022 Ramaphosa is set to present him with an official certificate pronouncing him the king of the Zulu people at a ceremony later this year. Mogomotsi Magome, ajc, 20 Aug. 2022 The project was completed in April, and by May Waterfront Park had received an official certificate of preservation from the State Historic Preservation officer. Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 11 Aug. 2022 Last week, officials with Nepal’s Department of Tourism denied an Everest summit certificate to Russian climber Katya Lipka, who reached the highest point on the planet on May 24. Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 18 July 2022 They are also heavily concentrated in rural, Black Belt districts, many of which tend to have schools with at least 10% of teachers on an emergency certificate. al, 12 July 2022 From there, fans will receive an official certificate acknowledging the adoption. Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 7 July 2022 Each of the winners received an award certificate along with a $100 gift card. Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 24 June 2022 Verb
Figures released by Britain’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that 29,648 deaths were registered in England and Wales with COVID-19 mentioned on the death certificates through April 24. Fox News, 5 May 2020 In addition to the search bar changes, Firefox 75's release notes also include security fixes and the following bullet points:Firefox will locally cache all trusted Web PKI Certificate Authority certificates known to Mozilla. Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 7 Apr. 2020 Reimbursement for continuing education: This valuable benefit is tougher to find, but some employers still help pay for undergraduate, graduate and certificate classes. Jill Schlesinger, chicagotribune.com, 6 Nov. 2019 In regular session at 6:30 p.m., the board will consider final approval of a salary schedule for unrepresented employees, and classified, certificated management and confidential employees. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2019 Eric began taking yoga in 1993 and excelled as student, which led to receiving certification as a Satyananda (Bihar) teacher in 2005, Silver-Age yoga teacher in 2007 and completing the Duke Medical Center Yoga for Seniors certificate in 2009. sun-sentinel.com, 24 Oct. 2019 Vehicles older than 15 years must now undergo mandatory fitness renewal certificates every six months. Sangeeta Tanwar, Quartz India, 18 Oct. 2019 In regular session, the board gave final approval to a salary schedule for unrepresented employees, and classified, certificated management and confidential employees. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2019 In regular session, the board heard the San Dieguito Faculty Association’s certificated collective bargaining proposals and adopted the district’s proposal to open negotiations with the association. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2019 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English certificat, from Medieval Latin certificatum, from Late Latin, neuter of certificatus, past participle of certificare to certify
First Known Use
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1802, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing certificate
Kids Definition
certificate
noun
cer·tif·i·cate sər-ˈti-fi-kət
1
: a written or printed statement that is proof of some fact
2
: a paper showing that a person has met certain requirements
3
: a paper showing ownership
Legal Definition
certificate 1 of 2
noun
cer·tif·i·cate sər-ˈti-fi-kət
1
a
: a document containing a certified statement especially as to the truth of something
a birth certificate
b
: a document certifying that a person has fulfilled the requirements of and may practice in a specified field
a teaching certificate
2
: certification
the signature…constitutes a certificate that the attorney or party has read the document U.S. Code
U.S. Code3
: a document that is proof of ownership or indebtedness
stock certificates
gold certificates
certificate
2 of 2transitive verb
cer·tif·i·cate sər-ˈti-fi-ˌkāt
certificated; certificating
: to testify or authorize by a certificate
especially : to recognize as having met special qualifications (as of a governmental agency or professional board) within a field see also certificated security at security
certificating
verb
as in certifying
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- certifying
- accrediting
- ratifying
- validating
- sanctioning
- approving
- chartering
- permitting
- recertifying
- legitimizing
- revalidating
- endorsing
- licensing
- letting
- warranting
- indorsing
- authorizing
- rechartering
- allowing
- enabling
- licencing
- reapproving
- privileging
- empowering
- reaccrediting
- qualifying
- enfranchising
- entitling
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- disqualifying
- disabling
- proscribing
- forbidding
- invalidating
- decertifying
- nullifying
- disenfranchising
- disempowering
- delegitimizing
- disallowing