1
as in attesting
to declare (something) to be true or genuine
experts certified the letter as indeed having been written by Abraham Lincoln
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as in enabling
to give official or legal power to
certified her as a teacher
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as in verifying
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
please bring in a doctor's note to certify that you were really sick
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Recent Examples of certifying
The Florida Board of Medicine only recognizes physician board certification from the national certifying boards for the major medical specialties such as dermatology, plastic surgery and family medicine.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Beneath each image, a short caption describes the features of Loro Piana Royal Lightness, which has a dedicated label certifying its uniqueness.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
In Contreras de Rondon’s case, there appear to be marked differences in the signatures on the document certifying her notice to appear and on her arrest warrant, though the same officer’s name is listed on both.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Thomas and Noel were later charged with falsifying records certifying the inmate counts had been completed.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
And while experts say there is no major disruption of supply, recent market surges have interrupted the process of acquiring, melting and certifying the quality of these commodities before they can be entered into official warehouses.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
In 2013, a federal judge prohibited Oklahoma officials from certifying the results of a 2010 statewide election that approved a constitutional amendment to prohibit state courts from considering international or Islamic law when deciding cases.
—Alexia Aston, Oklahoman, 26 Jan. 2026
This involves certifying the technology first while keeping two pilots in the cockpit to gather data.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The law notes that local officials are not responsible for determining whether victims meet all of the qualifications for a U visa, and instead are only responsible for certifying the applications.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Beneath each image, a short caption describes the features of Loro Piana Royal Lightness, which has a dedicated label certifying its uniqueness.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
In Contreras de Rondon’s case, there appear to be marked differences in the signatures on the document certifying her notice to appear and on her arrest warrant, though the same officer’s name is listed on both.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Thomas and Noel were later charged with falsifying records certifying the inmate counts had been completed.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
And while experts say there is no major disruption of supply, recent market surges have interrupted the process of acquiring, melting and certifying the quality of these commodities before they can be entered into official warehouses.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
In 2013, a federal judge prohibited Oklahoma officials from certifying the results of a 2010 statewide election that approved a constitutional amendment to prohibit state courts from considering international or Islamic law when deciding cases.
—Alexia Aston, Oklahoman, 26 Jan. 2026
This involves certifying the technology first while keeping two pilots in the cockpit to gather data.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The law notes that local officials are not responsible for determining whether victims meet all of the qualifications for a U visa, and instead are only responsible for certifying the applications.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certifying
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But two German rifle cartridges with iron bullets suggest that Jews hid from the Nazis in this difficult to navigate terrain, further, if not poetically, attesting to the protective ambiance of the forests of Włodawa, Poland, preserving, if not protecting history and also human life.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Mar. 2026
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At his clinic, the licensor, posing as a patient, received a vaccine card attesting to her vaccination without ever being offered a shot, prosecutors said.—
Jessica Schreifels,
CNN Money,
18 Dec. 2025
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By enabling machines to create and verify their own records at the point of operation, the technology offers a new method for ensuring the reliability and accountability of autonomous systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Historically, the mismatch was addressed through education, which improved with each generation, enabling workers to work with new innovation.—
Allison Schrager,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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Proceed by entering your child’s phone number and verifying their age.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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Through geolocating and verifying seven images, Human Rights Watch said Israel fired white phosphorus using artillery at residential areas in the southern Lebanese village of Yohmor.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Denver could cut his cap number almost in half by guaranteeing him $8-10 million, paying it as a bonus and prorating it out.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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Fort Lauderdale is not borrowing the money, but is guaranteeing the debt.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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The board approved a resolution authorizing the contract as part of the consent agenda during a meeting on Tuesday.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Newsom tried to ease the transition, and in doing so was criticized by environmentalists, for signing legislation authorizing some 2,000 new well permits in Kern County through 2036.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Devonta doesn’t offer any further details, aside from confirming that this person doesn’t live with him in Arizona.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the meantime, other high-profile work lies ahead for Congress, including reopening the Department of Homeland Security and confirming its new leader.—
Steven Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Beauty does have another character who more explicitly represents the trans experience, but this whole story line feels like the series wanting to take on gender-affirming care for teens without being quite sure what to say about it.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
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Georgetown Law's then-Dean William Treanor previously responded to Martin's letter, affirming the school's speech protections under the First Amendment.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Today hosts a gentle Moon-Chiron trine, empowering your friendly 11th house and your verbose 3rd house.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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The organization also will focus on social priorities such as better working conditions for farm workers and empowering women.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Certifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifying. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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