Thesaurus results for CERTIFICATION

certification

noun

ˌsər-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of certification next

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 The list shows that Sasek’s state law enforcement certification was formally revoked two weeks ago. —

Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Two certifications are worth looking for. —

Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026 His most recent certification was granted in 2025 and expires in 2031, according to agency records. —

Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026 The building is designed to achieve LEED Gold certification, according to the Tuesday news release. —

Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for certification

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certificate

Noun

Under the new law, descendants of Canadians are already considered citizens and need only to apply for a certificate of citizenship to formalize their status.

— CBS News, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The website for the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada office, which processes applications, says processing times for a certificate is around 10 months, with more 56,000 people awaiting a decision.

— Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026