an official document or record stating that particular facts are true. For example a birth certificate gives the official facts about your birth and a health certificate gives the facts about your state of health.
Synonyms and related words
Documents and types of document
annual report
blue book
certificate
2
an official document stating that you have passed an examination, successfully completed a course, or achieved the necessary qualifications to work in a particular profession
Synonyms and related words
General words for exams and taking exams
assessment
borderline
candidate
certificate
noun countable
US /sərˈtɪfɪkət/
Other entries for this word
X-certificateadjective
birth certificatenoun
blind certificatenoun
death certificatenoun
gift certificatenoun
digital certificatenoun
medical certificatenoun
certificate authoritynoun
marriage certificatenoun
Word Forms
singular
certificate
plural
certificates
DEFINITIONS2
1
an official document or record stating that particular facts are true. For example a birth certificate gives the official facts about your birth and a health certificate gives the facts about your state of health.
Synonyms and related words
Documents and types of document
annual report
blue book
certificate
2
an official document stating that you have passed an examination, successfully completed a course, or achieved the necessary qualifications to work in a particular profession