CERTIFICATES Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of certificate

as in certifications

a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something a certificate will be awarded to each person who completes the course in lifesaving

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verb

present tense third-person singular of certificate

as in certifies

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Recent Examples of certificates

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Catalog the algorithms, the certificates, the keys and the libraries. — Atsushi Yamada, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 The new $36 million facility was funded by certificates of participation. — Olivia Young, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 Standard 100, Oeko-Tex’s largest certification, remained essentially flat at 36,592 certificates. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 But those savings erode in a case like Cheshire, where workers completed a five-story, 70-unit building more than a year ago — but local building review has held up certificates of occupancy. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026 Let’s Encrypt, the certificate authority that issued the certificates used in the hijacking, requires a quorum of them to return a positive result before a certificate is issued. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026 Yeah, well, the import certificates were distinct, but their goal is to balance imports against exports. — Alex Crippen, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026 Across all programs, those who graduate with professional certificates — such as HVAC maintenance and precision metal working — earn nearly $6,000 more annually than someone with only a high school education. — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Pilots who fly commercial planes with over six passengers aboard also need medical certificates issued by official aviation medical examiners, the outlet reported. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for certificates

Noun

Mehler Protection said greater automation could be introduced as relevant regulations, certifications and operational procedures develop.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
Plus, Rihanna recently became the first woman in the history of the music industry to surpass 200 million RIAA singles certifications, so having her headline an all-women festival would be utterly perfect.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of certifications

Verb

If the judge certifies the extradition on any or all of the charges, the Tate brothers' legal team can challenge it by asking for judicial review and seeking a stay of extradition.

— Bill Chappell, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026
Perkins will officially lose his seat on the dais once the Jackson County Election Board certifies the results of the special election.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of certifies

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Native peoples in New England and Bermuda kept alive their family histories and stories throughout the centuries, even when colonial documents suppressed or omitted these connections.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Mendonca recently unsealed federal police documents that showed that Banco Master owner Daniel Vorcaro frequently sought de Moraes' legal advice before his arrest.

— MAURICIO SAVARESE, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of documents

Verb

That exception permits disclosures for research or statistical reports only if the personal information is not published, publicly disclosed, or used to contact people.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026
California permits students to participate in athletic teams and in competitions that match their gender, regardless of what gender is listed on their records.

— Paris Barraza, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of permits

Verb

The school board is scheduled to vote on the agreement during its meeting on Tuesday, but the union urged an earlier vote, saying teachers could return Monday if the board ratifies the deal by then.

— Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Others feel that the treaty effectively ratifies something that already exists.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026

Definition of ratifies

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From now on, the agency that accredits nearly every university in the state will be known as The Commission on Colleges and Universities.

— Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Now, after 35 years, Grauer accredits much of the school’s success to Encinitas and the strong sense of community.

— Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026

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