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

Open positions include detention officer, recreation supervisor, certified medical assistant, psychiatrist, shift supervisor, assistant shift supervisor, master scheduler, locksmith, maintenance worker and human resource assistant. —Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026

Season 9 is all certified bangers. —Arushi Jacob, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026

What to expect at Ricci’s I’m a certified sandwich lover, and with more than 30 sandwiches to choose from and customize, there had to be a starting point. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026

The line of bedding, particularly the brand’s linen sheets, are known for certified organic ingredients such as 100% organic flax from France that is grown without fertilizers or pesticides. —Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 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