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a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something
submitted the required certifications
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Recent Examples of certifications
Here are four of the nine certifications listed in the guide that are frequently cited as being important.
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IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026
Members of the panel recommended the officers’ certifications be suspended or revoked outright.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
The company has also pledged to pay for any training or certifications required to train the local fire department on how to address fires at its facility.
—Sofi Zeman
may 2, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Wages and certifications Skilled specialists such as HVAC/R technicians can earn between $18 and $40 per hour in Miami-Dade County, depending on experience and certifications.
—Sarah Moreno
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Another sustainable mattress pick, Birch by Helix stands out for its natural materials and Fair Trade, GreenGuard Gold, and GOLS certifications.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
There is now a backlog of nearly 19,000 merchant mariner credentials – representing roughly 10% of the entire workforce – along with roughly 5,000 medical certifications.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The world’s largest scuba-diving organization, which has issued more than 31 million certifications since 1966 and trains roughly three-quarters of the world’s divers, is using its global network as a force for change.
—Time Contributors, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
This is particularly true for sets that have advanced features, like smart integration and Wi-Fi connectivity, as well as large capacities and ENERGY STAR certifications.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026
Members of the panel recommended the officers’ certifications be suspended or revoked outright.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
The company has also pledged to pay for any training or certifications required to train the local fire department on how to address fires at its facility.
—Sofi Zeman
may 2, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Wages and certifications Skilled specialists such as HVAC/R technicians can earn between $18 and $40 per hour in Miami-Dade County, depending on experience and certifications.
—Sarah Moreno
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Another sustainable mattress pick, Birch by Helix stands out for its natural materials and Fair Trade, GreenGuard Gold, and GOLS certifications.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
There is now a backlog of nearly 19,000 merchant mariner credentials – representing roughly 10% of the entire workforce – along with roughly 5,000 medical certifications.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The world’s largest scuba-diving organization, which has issued more than 31 million certifications since 1966 and trains roughly three-quarters of the world’s divers, is using its global network as a force for change.
—Time Contributors, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
This is particularly true for sets that have advanced features, like smart integration and Wi-Fi connectivity, as well as large capacities and ENERGY STAR certifications.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certifications
certificates
Noun
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There is also a limit of five personal pan pizza certificates per family, per month.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Eldan said his group is working with several other states, including California and New Mexico, to get laws passed to provide similar innocence certificates and update exonerees' criminal records.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Certifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifications. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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