certified
adjective
cer·ti·fied
ˈsər-tə-ˌfīd 
1
: having earned certification
a certified gemologist
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.
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Carrie Lupoli, a certified nutritionist and behavior specialist, told Newsweek that Cochran is teaching her daughter to be self-aware, use her voice and advocate for herself.
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
The Wayne County Board of Canvassers approved a request for a recount in the Hamtramck mayoral race in Tuesday's board meeting, one week after certified votes showed Adam Alharbi winning by six votes over Councilman Muhith Mahmood.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
Reasons can include concerns about demotivating their kids or starting conflict, or even just an unease with discussing money in general, said certified financial planner Mitchell Kraus, founder and principal of Capital Intelligence Associates in Santa Monica, California.
—Sarah O'Brien, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2025
Founder Whitney Foley has been described in media interviews as a certified wellness coach, but isn't licensed in mental or behavioral health fields by the state.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 24 Nov. 2025
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
The Wayne County Board of Canvassers approved a request for a recount in the Hamtramck mayoral race in Tuesday's board meeting, one week after certified votes showed Adam Alharbi winning by six votes over Councilman Muhith Mahmood.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
Reasons can include concerns about demotivating their kids or starting conflict, or even just an unease with discussing money in general, said certified financial planner Mitchell Kraus, founder and principal of Capital Intelligence Associates in Santa Monica, California.
—Sarah O'Brien, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2025
Founder Whitney Foley has been described in media interviews as a certified wellness coach, but isn't licensed in mental or behavioral health fields by the state.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for certified
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“Certified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/certified. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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