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

Hernandez is a certified nursing assistant like Solano. —Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025

The Vermillion collection is finished in certified carbon neutral facilities, verified by Climate Impact Partners. —Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 7 Nov. 2025

The couple – Niko is a certified RV master technician and Shellie is a certified RV technician and RV inspector – are Army veterans who own Niko’s Mobile RV Services. —Gidget Fuentes, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025

The city’s Southbound Stock Connect scheme allows certified investors in mainland China to buy stocks listed in Hong Kong. —Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Nov. 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