certified

adjective

cer·​ti·​fied ˈsər-tə-ˌfīd 

1

: having earned certification

a certified gemologist

2

: genuine, authentic

a certified big shot

certified intellectuals

Synonyms of certified

• genuine
• authentic
• real
• honest
• true
• certifiable

Examples of certified in a Sentence

You must be certified in order to practice medicine.

The carpentry work must be done by someone who is certified for the job.

The food is certified kosher.

Her boyfriend's a certified weirdo.

Recent Examples on the Web

The exhibit features 200 artworks, some certified originals lent by private collectors and the rest are replicas. —Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026

Travail With Us established an adult day center last year after initially offering a CNA, or certified nursing assistant, certification program and a transportation program. —Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026

Christina Aguilera was a certified lover girl this Valentine's Day. —Christina Perrier, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026

Four of the seven members of the board of education met to discuss and vote on motions to eliminate more than 400 positions, including classified employees (non-certified workers) and vacant positions within the district. —Noe Padilla, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing certified

• board-certified
• certified check
• certified mail
• certified milk
• certified organic
• certified public accountant

Rhymes for certified

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide
• citywide