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 brand is dedicated to creating certified organic skincare that’s actually effective. —ABC News, 4 May 2026

Nikki Sawhney is a certified Etiquette Consultant and the Director of the New England School of Protocol, offering etiquette workshops and classes in Massachusetts. —Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026

Additionally, the band’s legendary album, Hotel California, has been re-certified 28x Platinum by the RIAA, scoring the third best-selling album of all time. —Jem Aswad, Variety, 4 May 2026

By March 2026, Phillips had become a certified instructor, stepping fully into a new identity that blended her passion for helping others with her lived experience. —Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 2 May 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