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

In an interview with Fox News Digital, certified yoga and fitness instructor Hilaria Baldwin shared her tips for building an effective exercise routine – and sticking to it. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

The character is treated by Katherine LaNasa’s nurse Dana Evans, who is a certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026

The song sold over a million copies, becoming certified gold. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Aug. 2026

Katie Watkins, certified arborist for Miller’s Tree Service, says the answer is simple. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 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