certify
SUR-tih-feye
Certify (verb) means to officially confirm that something is true or meets a standard. Example: “The lab certified the water as safe to drink.”
verb
1
To officially confirm that something is true or meets a standard.
"The lab certified the water as safe to drink."
2
To formally declare something in writing.
"The doctor certified the cause of death."
How to use certify
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo officially confirm or declare that something is true, safe, or meets a standard.
Common pairings
certify as safe
certify a document
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- certifies
- Past tense
- certified
Etymology
From Old French certefier ("to confirm, make certain").
Synonyms
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decertify
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Rhymes for certify
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What does “certify” mean?
The word “certify” means to officially confirm that something is true or meets a standard. In plain terms, to officially confirm or declare that something is true, safe, or meets a standard.
How do you pronounce “certify”?
“Certify” is pronounced SUR-tih-feye (/ˈsɝ.tɪ.faɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “certify” in a sentence?
Here is “certify” used in a sentence: “The lab certified the water as safe to drink.”
What part of speech is “certify”?
“Certify” is a verb.
Where does the word “certify” come from?
The word “certify” comes from Old French. From Old French certefier ("to confirm, make certain").
How many meanings does “certify” have?
“Certify” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to officially confirm that something is true or meets a standard.
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