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 Match the certification to the contaminant in your water report. Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026 Employees allegedly fabricated safety inspections and certifications related to systems on the vessel, providing those false documents to the NTSB and a federal grand jury in Baltimore. Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 12 May 2026 The lawsuit seeks class-action certification and more than $25 million in damages. Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 In March, the gadget received the PTCRB certification, which is required for every North American smartphone. Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for certification
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certificate
Noun
  • In 2019, he was granted a certificate of innocence.
    Todd Feurer, CBS News, 14 May 2026
  • He was released after 26 years in prison when special prosecutors dropped charges against him in December 2018, and won a certificate of innocence four months later.
    Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026

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“Certification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certification. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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