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Meaning of 'certify' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Certify [ v. t.]
- To give cetain information to; to assure; to make certain.
- To give certain information of; to make certain, as a fact; to verify.
- To testify to in writing; to make a declaration concerning, in writing, under hand, or hand and seal.

Meaning of 'certify' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . certify [ v]
Meaning (1):
- guarantee as meeting a certain standard
Example in sentence:
  • certified grade AAA meat
Meaning (2):
- provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
Example in sentence:
  • His high fever attested to his illness;
  • The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication;
  • This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness
Meaning (3):
- authorize officially
Example in sentence:
  • I am licensed to practice law in this state

Nearby Words:

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