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

To officially confirm that something is true or meets a standard.

"The lab certified the water as safe to drink."

To formally declare something in writing.

"The doctor certified the cause of death."

How to use certify

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo officially confirm or declare that something is true, safe, or meets a standard.

Common pairings

certify as safe certify a document

Word forms

certified past tense, certifies singular

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Etymology

From Old French certefier ("to confirm, make certain").

Origin: Old French

Synonyms

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evidence license demonstrate licence manifest endorse attest indorse

Related words

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Rhymes for certify

unify codify verify pacify notify purify modify qualify amplify crucify specify falsify

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Frequently asked questions

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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