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

On the other hand, gold bars that aren't from certified refiners may be harder to sell and could require assay testing to verify their purity. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026

By this point, Jordan had also become certified to perform fillers for himself and on others. —Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Feb. 2026

The two spoke at the meeting to support Castro’s initiative and say their curriculum is a certified in-person training. —Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026

Fred Sassani, founder of Bodies By Design, is a certified personal trainer and nutrition specialist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals in Pflugerville and the area achieve their health and fitness goals. —Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 25 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