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 Pathway program will offer CompTIA certifications to help participants land entry-level IT jobs.
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Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
This would be the first of two certification flights for NSSL missions required by the Space Force.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
However, after working for a while in the business world and raising her own children, Anson ended up going back to school for her teaching certification, a decision that led her to follow in her family’s footsteps.
—Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Being Imabari towels, these meet the Japanese certification for pristine product quality, made with 100% pima cotton and a specific quality control process.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
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Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
This would be the first of two certification flights for NSSL missions required by the Space Force.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
However, after working for a while in the business world and raising her own children, Anson ended up going back to school for her teaching certification, a decision that led her to follow in her family’s footsteps.
—Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Being Imabari towels, these meet the Japanese certification for pristine product quality, made with 100% pima cotton and a specific quality control process.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certification
certificate
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Three master’s programs, three bachelor’s programs, six minors and one certificate are slated for consolidation with other programs.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The city issued permits for 2,629 housing units in 2025, including 1,269 affordable units, and issued 6,800 new business certificates.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Certification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certification. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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