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noun

certification

sur-tih-fih-KAY-shuhn
noun
1
The act of officially confirming that something meets a required standard.
"The factory underwent certification for food safety."
2
A qualification or document proving a person's skill or ability.
"He earned a certification in project management."

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In plain EnglishOfficial confirmation that a person, product, or process meets a set standard.

Common pairings
professional certification certification process gain certification

Word Forms

certifications plural

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