1. A document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
   - certification, credential, credentials, bona fides 
2. A formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends
   - security

1. Present someone with a certificate 
2. Authorize by certificate

Derived forms: certificates, certificating, certificated

See also: certify

Type of: authorise [Brit], authorize, award, clear, document, instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document, papers, pass, present, written document

Encyclopedia: Certificate

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