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

Locked out of homebuying, Gen Z is also investing in the stock market earlier than other generations did, but many are basing decisions on social media influencers and FOMO (fear of missing out) rather than more certified picks. —Tristan Bove, Fortune, 8 June 2026

At just 20 years old, Jonathan Suarez is already a certified pilot and flight instructor. —Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 8 June 2026

At the first hint of reappearing sunlight, don a pair of certified eclipse glasses or use a handheld solar viewer. —Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 June 2026

Like Bryce Canyon, Goblin Valley State Park is a certified Dark Sky Place home to thousands of hoodoos, but it's often overlooked. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 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
• bisulphide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide