CERTIFICATE Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

(ˌ)sər-ˈti-fi-kət

Definition of certificate

as in certification

a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something a certificate will be awarded to each person who completes the course in lifesaving

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Noun

Inside, they were greeted by red, white, and blue balloons and a gaming card featuring their image with their name, date of birth, height, and weight, as well as a certificate of participation from the federation. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 16 July 2026 The Florida Department of Education found that Crystal River had qualified for scholarship money despite not registering with the state as a private school and after Salute had uploaded someone else’s teaching certificate for her application. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 16 July 2026

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Curtis Institute of Music Curtis takes a conservatory approach to music education and offers post-secondary-school student diplomas, bachelor of music and professional studies certificates as well as post-baccalaureate diploma and master of music degrees. — Jeff Bond, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025 And patients are largely left on their own to decipher which certificates hanging on a surgeon’s office wall, or ballyhooed in web advertising, signify appropriate training and which do not. — Fred Schulte, NBC news, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for certificate

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Noun

Electra has submitted the EL9 Ultra Short to the Federal Aviation Administration for Part 23 type certification and estimates a first flight in late 2027 or early 2028.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
The Ultra 2 offers a superior 10ATM rating, meaning it can be submerged to depths of 328 feet (100 meters), an IP69K resistance rating ensuring protection from high-pressure water jets, and the same military endurance certification as the Watch 9.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026

Definition of certification

Verb

Airports would need new fueling systems, aircraft manufacturers would have to certify new designs, and regulators would need global standards for handling and distribution.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
The judge who in 2024 certified the Vaughn case as a class action ruled that claims for damages against Tesla would have to be made in separate lawsuits.

— Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

Definition of certify

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That’s the mind-set, the mentality the Dolphins need in 2026 if this team plans to charter a new course for this franchise.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Dickinson and his wife, Mary, were the namesakes for the first college — based in Carlisle, Pennsylvania — chartered after the founding of the United States.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026

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It was supposed to go into effect in January of this year, but last summer the FDA proposed extending that date by 30 months, pushing it to 2028, which Congress then ratified.

— Bryce Covert, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 July 2026
The employees who operate and maintain the Plane Train that shepherds thousands of passengers daily through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have ratified their first union contract — including an immediate 18% raise.

— Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of ratify

Verb

If a school claims to be accredited by an agency, check the website for the accreditor to confirm the school is listed and in good standing.

— Mollie Simon, ProPublica, 16 July 2026
One good way to reverse engineer a culture of alcohol education could be for accrediting groups to add questions about alcohol screening and treatment to board exams.

— Isabella Cueto, STAT, 14 July 2026

Definition of accredit

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In December, Ukraine’s Security Service said two vessels sanctioned by the US for carrying military cargoes between Iran and Russia were struck.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Also sanctioned were Cuba’s minister of public health, José Angel Portal Miranda, and Gretza Sánchez Padrón, the director of the medical cooperation unit.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

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