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   cer·ti·fy

   /ˈsərdəˌfī/

   verb

   • 1. attest or confirm in a formal statement: "the profits for the year had been certified by the auditors" Similar verifyguaranteeattestvalidateratifywarrantconfirmcorroboratesubstantiateendorsevouch fortestify toprovide evidence ofauthenticatedocumentbear witness tobear outgive proof ofprovedemonstrateback upsupport
   • ▪ officially recognize (someone or something) as possessing certain qualifications or meeting certain standards: "she was certified as a personal trainer" Similar accreditrecognizelicenseauthorizeapprovewarrantempowerqualifyendorsesanctionvouch forput one's seal of approval onappointgive a certificate togive a diploma to
   • ▪ officially declare insane.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French certifier, from late Latin certificare, from Latin certus ‘certain’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. certifier noun

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