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

Training includes long, structured workouts on Saturdays along with shorter midweek workouts — all led by certified coaches. —Ajc Staff, AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026

Sara Rubens is a certified garden coach and founder of Seed to Sanctuary. —Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026

This semester, Figueroa introduced a new curriculum that allows senior students to work toward becoming certified trainers. —Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026

At The Women’s Hospital at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, our team of OBGYNs and certified nurse midwives provides comprehensive high-risk pregnancy management, characterized by collaboration, innovation, and compassion. —Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 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
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide
• citywide