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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2
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
As part of that effort, OpenAI is partnering with corporate giants like Walmart and John Deere, with a goal of certifying 10 million Americans by 2030.
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Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
In a further sign of growing Sino-Nigerian relations, Abuja is considering certifying China’s C919 commercial jet for use, Bloomberg reported.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Boeing’s authority to help the FAA with some tasks, like certifying that planes are safe to fly, comes from a program called Organization Designation Authorization, or ODA.
—Seattle Times, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
For years, following significant and continuous quality and safety errors, Boeing has been barred from certifying the safety of some of its own aircraft on behalf of the US government.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
In this book, Harris exposed her vulnerability by sharing stories about how the campaign affected her family, the emotions behind certifying her election results, and recounting her internal thoughts throughout the campaign.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 23 Sep. 2025
Among his first actions during his first full term in Congress was voting against certifying former President Joe Biden's 2020 election victory in the key swing states of Arizona and Pennsylvania.
—Lawrence Andrea, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2025
According to the Air Force, the arrival of the second B-21 will expand the test program beyond initial flight performance checks into comprehensive testing and sustainability training, as well as certifying critical mission systems and the integration of weapon systems.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
Control Union also manages the Regenagri certification, an international agriculture initiative that helps organizations improve sustainability by certifying greenhouse gas emissions, carbon sequestration claims, data analytics, benchmarking and advisory services.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
In a further sign of growing Sino-Nigerian relations, Abuja is considering certifying China’s C919 commercial jet for use, Bloomberg reported.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Boeing’s authority to help the FAA with some tasks, like certifying that planes are safe to fly, comes from a program called Organization Designation Authorization, or ODA.
—Seattle Times, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
For years, following significant and continuous quality and safety errors, Boeing has been barred from certifying the safety of some of its own aircraft on behalf of the US government.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
In this book, Harris exposed her vulnerability by sharing stories about how the campaign affected her family, the emotions behind certifying her election results, and recounting her internal thoughts throughout the campaign.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 23 Sep. 2025
Among his first actions during his first full term in Congress was voting against certifying former President Joe Biden's 2020 election victory in the key swing states of Arizona and Pennsylvania.
—Lawrence Andrea, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2025
According to the Air Force, the arrival of the second B-21 will expand the test program beyond initial flight performance checks into comprehensive testing and sustainability training, as well as certifying critical mission systems and the integration of weapon systems.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
Control Union also manages the Regenagri certification, an international agriculture initiative that helps organizations improve sustainability by certifying greenhouse gas emissions, carbon sequestration claims, data analytics, benchmarking and advisory services.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certifying
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This includes employers attesting, via the Department of Labor, that a prospective H-1B worker won’t affect wages and labor conditions of similar American workers, USCIS said.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Sep. 2025
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This includes employers attesting, via the Department of Labor, that a prospective H-1B worker won’t affect wages and labor conditions of similar American workers, USCIS said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Tattooist Act passed convincingly on Thursday afternoon with 195 votes in favor out of 202 members present, enabling non-medical professionals to obtain a license.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Sep. 2025
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The winners will be those who combine trust, speed and choice, enabling merchants to tap into higher conversion rates and larger basket sizes without adding friction.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Free Press is still working on verifying other fundraisers related to the attack.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The city encourages residents to have their gardens certified by reputable organizations like the Wildlife Federation and post signs verifying compliance with those organizations’ standards.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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Each party blocked the other’s stopgap proposal, guaranteeing a shutdown, the first since 2019.—
Joshua Sammons,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The exhibition gives viewers a chance to see not only the original Constitution when it was ratified but also the amendments that have revised it over time, notably by guaranteeing Black men and then all women the right to vote.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Over the last six years, Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has been engaged in open warfare with British tabloids, accusing senior editors of authorizing unlawful intrusions into people's public lives, destroying friendships and relationships.—
Michael Holden,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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In their complaint, the unions allege the budget office's memo unlawfully directs agencies to disregard their own authorizing statutes.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Patrick took it surprisingly well, because Kacie kept making out with him and confirming that her choice had nothing to do with her feelings for him.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hailey Bieber, too, has given the sneaker a seal of approval, strutting around in its ombré, yellow-and-orange version in London while confirming that the trench coat and Nike Shox combo is one worthy of replicating this fall.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The event underscored the significance of McMillan’s leadership while also affirming the fair’s commitment to fostering community and elevating Black voices.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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Martin is pretty transparent about their journey in gender-affirming healthcare as a non-binary person.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
29 Sep. 2025
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In an age where so many people educate themselves simply by watching hours of tennis serves or cooking videos on YouTube, the CLA fits the paradigm shift of empowering the individual to shape their direction.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Since the nineties, it had been assumed that the web would democratize society, empowering bloggers to compete with media conglomerates, and small manufacturers to bypass big retailers.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Certifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifying. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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