certified
adjective
cer·ti·fied
ˈsər-tə-ˌfīd 
1
: having earned certification
a certified gemologist
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.
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There’s a shortage of these certified specialists.
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Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
The compensation plan that was passed at the June 15 board trustee meeting includes a $60,000 starting salary for certified teachers.
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Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Without attorneys or a certified mail tracking number, Mollica may have been out of luck.
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Christie Thompson,
NPR,
17 June 2026
Team newcomer Leiya was a certified firestarter in practice and Nikki was a killer shot.
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Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
The compensation plan that was passed at the June 15 board trustee meeting includes a $60,000 starting salary for certified teachers.
—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Without attorneys or a certified mail tracking number, Mollica may have been out of luck.
—
Christie Thompson,
NPR,
17 June 2026
Team newcomer Leiya was a certified firestarter in practice and Nikki was a killer shot.
—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for certified
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“Certified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/certified. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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