certification

The word “certification” means the act of officially confirming that something meets a required standard. In plain terms, official confirmation that a person, product, or process meets a set standard.

“Certification” is pronounced sur-tih-fih-KAY-shuhn (/ˌsɝ.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).

Here is “certification” used in a sentence: “The factory underwent certification for food safety.”

“Certification” is a noun.

“Certification” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

“Certification” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of officially confirming that something meets a required standard.

Certification is the process or act of officially confirming that something or someone meets a required standard. A certificate is the document that proves it; certification is the process, while the certificate is the proof it produces.

Certification usually shows that a person or product voluntarily meets an industry standard, often granted by a professional body. A license is official permission, typically required by law from a government authority, to do something such as practise a profession.

Certification confirms that an individual or product meets a set standard. Accreditation is usually broader, formally recognizing that an organization or institution is competent to carry out certain tasks, such as a university being accredited to award degrees.

A qualification is a broad term for any skill, training, or credential that makes someone suitable for a role. Certification is a specific type of qualification: an official document or confirmation proving a person's skill or that a standard has been met.