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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certification
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
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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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