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
Unlike past Surgeon Generals, Means doesn’t have board certifications or an active medical license.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Printed inside the boxes is clear, helpful information about Tilt's formulas, certifications and easy refill instructions.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
The brand has a number of certifications, including Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS), Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) cotton and wool, and GreenGuard Gold.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
Ripl Efek’s website and product information do not currently disclose manufacturing location, production capacity or recognized third-party environmental certifications.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
The road to these types of certifications is quite different from that of doctors.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Vocational programs, which require expensive equipment, dedicated facilities, and instructors with real-world trade certifications rather than conventional teaching degrees, were easy targets when budgets tightened.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Mary Phillips is the head of native plant habitat strategy and certifications at the National Wildlife Federation.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
The bill also includes transparency requirements, annual district certifications and safeguards for faculty, like not reducing spending on classroom instructors.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Printed inside the boxes is clear, helpful information about Tilt's formulas, certifications and easy refill instructions.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
The brand has a number of certifications, including Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS), Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) cotton and wool, and GreenGuard Gold.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
Ripl Efek’s website and product information do not currently disclose manufacturing location, production capacity or recognized third-party environmental certifications.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
The road to these types of certifications is quite different from that of doctors.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Vocational programs, which require expensive equipment, dedicated facilities, and instructors with real-world trade certifications rather than conventional teaching degrees, were easy targets when budgets tightened.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Mary Phillips is the head of native plant habitat strategy and certifications at the National Wildlife Federation.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
The bill also includes transparency requirements, annual district certifications and safeguards for faculty, like not reducing spending on classroom instructors.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certifications
certificates
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Historical paintings don’t come with certificates; experts are increasingly hesitant to express complete certainty, for fear of litigation or reputational damage should they be proven wrong.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
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In a nice touch, all reseller plans use NVMe storage, LiteSpeed web servers, 30-day backups, free SSL certificates for all clients, malware scanning and removal, and firewalls for enhanced security.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Certifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifications. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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