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

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

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 full-length collection that accompanied the film shot her into the stratosphere, becoming not just another commercial success but a certified blockbuster. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

Previously, issuing the fines required federal agents to either personally serve the notice upon a person by certified mail, or to their attorney and people had the right to contest it after being given a 30-day warning that the fine was coming. —Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 27 June 2025

The album itself, since certified platinum, bowed at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 and No. 2 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. —Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 24 June 2025

During her three years as a DCC (Amanda chose not to re-audition after her third season), Joseph — who works as a certified public accountant — was always Amanda’s number one fan. —Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 19 June 2025

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