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
Nearly 1,500 students in grades 10-12 from over 45 schools in Santa Clara County enroll each year, earning college credit and industry certifications and gaining real-world experience and skills for higher education or careers after graduation.
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Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Senate Bill 16 would require anyone intending to work as a hunting or fishing guide to obtain state certification before taking on clients.
—Bart Pfankuch, South Dakota News Watch, 12 Jan. 2026
The medical team has been trained in trauma care and has multiple certifications.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Both are qualified to meet FAA surveillance requirements through prior test-site certification activities.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
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Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Senate Bill 16 would require anyone intending to work as a hunting or fishing guide to obtain state certification before taking on clients.
—Bart Pfankuch, South Dakota News Watch, 12 Jan. 2026
The medical team has been trained in trauma care and has multiple certifications.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Both are qualified to meet FAA surveillance requirements through prior test-site certification activities.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certification
certificate
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Enrollments in undergraduate certificate and associate degree programs both grew by about 2% in fall 2025, while enrollment in bachelor’s degree programs rose by less than 1%, the report found.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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And in Winnetka Heights, the neighborhood association even includes a board member who specializes in certificates of appropriateness, helping homeowners navigate preservation requirements through direct communication with City Hall.—
Gina Mayfield,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Certification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certification. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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