Definition of certificationnext
as in certificate
a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something submitted the required certifications

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Recent Examples of certification On the latest episode of our Blue Cast podcast, Mark Edridge, product manager at certification system Bluesign, joined Lenzing’s Tuncay Kilickan to give an overview of the legislation coming down the pipeline in the EU. Carved, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026 Eight University of Mississippi counselors have already received the certification to better equip them to identify gambling addiction in students, the researchers said. Michael Goldberg, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026 On Thursday, the same day as the arraignment, the State’s POST Commission suspended O’Malley’s law enforcement certification. Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026 The first had to shift to an Atlas V rocket in summer 2024 as Vulcan awaited certification. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for certification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certification
certificate
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  • According to Celina police, the Texas Education Agency recently completed administrative action that permanently revoked Elliott's educator certificate.
    Doug Myers, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The Phi Theta Kappa member plans to earn a certificate in software development in May.
    Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026

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“Certification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certification. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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