Meaning of the word certify in English

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certify

US /ˈsɝː.t̬ə.faɪ/

UK /ˈsɜː.tɪ.faɪ/

attest or confirm in a formal statement

Example:

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The document was certified by a notary public.

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I can certify that the information is accurate.

Synonym:

attest confirm verify validate authenticate

officially recognize someone as qualified for a particular job or to issue a certificate to someone

Example:

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The university will certify him as a teacher next month.

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She was certified as a professional diver.

Synonym:

accredit license qualify authorize

Related Word:

certified public accountant