certified

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adjective

cer·​ti·​fied ˈsər-tə-ˌfīd 

1

: having earned certification

a certified gemologist

2

: genuine, authentic

a certified big shot

certified intellectuals

certified

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past tense and past participle of certify

Synonyms of certified

Adjective

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

Examples of certified in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

Some counties show the index for free but charge for downloadable or certified copies. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Ciclo already serves apparel, home and hospitality markets through a global network of certified fiber, yarn and fabric manufacturers. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Former Yolo County Superintendent of Schools Jesse Ortiz, who is endorsed by the Yolo County Democratic Party, is running against George Washington, a certified psychologist. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Police chief and certified travel agent Laci Jo Brimer is uniquely positioned to give advice on how to avoid being pickpocketed on vacation. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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
• bisulphide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide