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 first flight tests of the Phantom 3500 should happen in 2027, according to the company, with certification possible by 2030. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2025 The restaurant’s food safety certification was not available at time of inspection. Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025 Executives at transportation companies have long fumbled through questions about certification and product timelines, as there’s so much that is completely out of their control. Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025 The next milestone is FedRAMP certification, which would grant access to United States contracts. Maria Williams, USA Today, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for certification
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certificate
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  • Watkins was granted his new name and received a Guinness World Record certificate for the world’s longest Christian name at 2,310 words two years later, in March 1992.
    Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Finalists receive certificates, while the top three will be awarded cash prizes and plaques.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025

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“Certification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certification. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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