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

Paint Like Bob Ross Complete a Bob Ross-style painting — complete with happy trees — in just one class taught by a certified instructor. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Beyond the national parks, the route offers hot springs, film locations, Indigenous cultural sites, historic towns, and nearly three dozen certified Dark Sky Places. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026

But anyone planning to watch should use certified eclipse glasses or another safe solar viewing method to avoid permanent eye damage. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

Myers is a certified public accountant and graduate of James Madison University and Queens University’s McColl School of Business. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 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