as in certificates
a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something
submitted the required certifications
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Recent Examples of certifications
All of his albums received platinum certifications.
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Adam Thompson, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Certifying Ascents Another measure would aim to formalize climbing certifications.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
Texas educators have to be more careful than others, as the state’s education agency warned that encouraging walkouts or protests against ICE could risk their teaching certifications.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
The four Massachusetts State Police officers who have been charged with manslaughter in connection to the death of a trooper trainee Enrique Delgado-Garcia have been relieved of duty and had their certifications suspended.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
At the time Tesla submitted its voucher requests, the vehicle didn’t appear to have the necessary certifications and approvals to be sold and legally driven on California roads.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Programs funded through Career ConneCT and WIOA should specifically target AI security certifications alongside traditional cybersecurity credentials.
—Kevin J. Conlan, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Alloush has a Bachelor of Business Administration and Operational Management from Cal State Long Beach, along with certifications including occupational health and safety administration supervisor, hazmat waste, and construction project management.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
No professional credentials or certifications are required.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Adam Thompson, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Certifying Ascents Another measure would aim to formalize climbing certifications.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
Texas educators have to be more careful than others, as the state’s education agency warned that encouraging walkouts or protests against ICE could risk their teaching certifications.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
The four Massachusetts State Police officers who have been charged with manslaughter in connection to the death of a trooper trainee Enrique Delgado-Garcia have been relieved of duty and had their certifications suspended.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
At the time Tesla submitted its voucher requests, the vehicle didn’t appear to have the necessary certifications and approvals to be sold and legally driven on California roads.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Programs funded through Career ConneCT and WIOA should specifically target AI security certifications alongside traditional cybersecurity credentials.
—Kevin J. Conlan, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Alloush has a Bachelor of Business Administration and Operational Management from Cal State Long Beach, along with certifications including occupational health and safety administration supervisor, hazmat waste, and construction project management.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
No professional credentials or certifications are required.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certifications
certificates
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State education officials have threatened to punish districts where students stage walkouts, including investigations that could result in state takeovers, revoking teaching certificates and withholding daily attendance funding.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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These schools offer economical associate/bachelor’s degrees and important technical certificates/credentials that support the high demand industries in Texas, including jobs in technology, health care, hospitality, paraprofessional and agriculture.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Certifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifications. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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