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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If elected, Ford wants to hire a certified public accounting firm to look at the office.
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Find certified appliance repair technicians in your area.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
The country songstress has become a massive star (and a certified OutKick fan-favorite), and so a lot of people were looking forward to her debut at the festival.
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For irrigation tune-ups, choose a contractor who is a certified member of the Florida Irrigation Society.
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Find certified appliance repair technicians in your area.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
The country songstress has become a massive star (and a certified OutKick fan-favorite), and so a lot of people were looking forward to her debut at the festival.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
For irrigation tune-ups, choose a contractor who is a certified member of the Florida Irrigation Society.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Certified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/certified. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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