Meaning of the word certified in English

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certified

US /ˈsɝː.t̬ə.faɪd/
UK /ˈsɜː.tɪ.faɪd/
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Adjective

1.

officially recognized as possessing certain qualifications or meeting certain standards

Example:
She is a certified public accountant.
The product is certified organic.
2.

(informal, of a person) insane; crazy

Example:
You must be certified to think that's a good idea.
He's absolutely certified if he thinks he can do that alone.