to state officially that something is true, accurate, or of a satisfactory standard
Governmentauditors will certify the financialreports.
Beefexports must be certifiedsafe and disease-free.
Synonyms and related words
To show or agree that something is true
show
prove
point to
2
to give someone an official document stating that they have passed an examination or have achieved the qualifications necessary to work in a particular profession
Synonyms and related words
To judge a student’s work and to give it a mark
mark
grade
pass
3
to state officially that someone is seriously mentally ill
The doctorsaid she should be certified.
Synonyms and related words
The work or job of a doctor or nurse
admit
bedside manner
be on call
certify
verb transitive
US /ˈsɜrtɪˌfaɪ/
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/they
certify
he/she/it
certifies
present participle
certifying
past tense
certified
past participle
certified
DEFINITIONS3
1
to state officially that something is true, accurate, or of a satisfactory standard
Governmentauditors will certify the financialreports.
Beefexports must be certifiedsafe and disease-free.
Synonyms and related words
To show or agree that something is true
show
prove
point to
2
to give someone an official document stating that they have passed an examination or have achieved the qualifications necessary to work in a particular profession
Synonyms and related words
To judge a student’s work and to give it a mark
mark
grade
pass
3
to state officially that someone is seriously mentally ill