Synonyms of certification

certification

noun

ˌsər-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

as in certificate

a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something

submitted the required certifications

Synonyms & Similar Words

• certificate
• document
• diploma
• instrument
• credentials
• record
• warrant
• warranty
• writ
• coupon
• parchment
• voucher

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of certification

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

The Pentagon’s supplier certification program recently suspended independent assessments due to start in November, covering 220,000 companies, mostly small to mid-sized subcontractors in the defense space. — Keegan Crage, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026

At least twice each fiscal year, school boards review updated financial projections and classify their districts’ fiscal health as positive, qualified or negative, after which county superintendents review each certification and may downgrade it. — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026

The three-time Grammy winners have amassed more than 14 billion global streams and 139 worldwide gold, platinum and multi-platinum certifications. — Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026