RECERTIFYING Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

recertifying

verb

present participle of recertify

as in revalidating

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Ian Papautsky, a microfluidics researcher at the University of Illinois Chicago, says that Theranos’s public downfall and time in the spotlight create a strong case for validating scientific findings.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
Despite these risks, organizations are rapidly funding AI initiatives before validating the data those initiatives depend on.

— Mark van Berkel, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of validating

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These officials can oversee voter registration, issue guidance to local election administrators, supervise election procedures and, in many states, participate in certifying results.

— Thom Reilly, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
However, the district is responsible for certifying drivers who transport students to its schools.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of certifying

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In addition to sanctioning Brito and Epstein, Williams also ordered a copy of her order to be sent to the New York State Bar Association, of which acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is a member.

— Dan Mangan, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Tony Forte, president of USAngling, the sanctioning body, said the tournament will be a showcase to persuade the International Olympic Committee to include bass fishing at the Summer Olympics.

— Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of sanctioning

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Moreover, its lead in many technologies meant that the United States had much more to lose than to gain by legitimizing commercial spying.

— DAVID S. COHEN, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026
Seeking new crypto money, Christie’s and Sotheby’s cut all other legitimizing actors out of the loop with NFTs, elevating what might previously have been categorized as illustration, graphic art, or a social media meme to the status of fine art.

— Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of legitimizing

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Hence, the National Players Basketball Association plans to talk with the NBA about ratifying the CBA to alter spending restrictions.

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
The European Union and the United States took one ultra-laborious step forward in ratifying their bilateral trade deal in late June.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

Definition of ratifying

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Auburn’s trustees are asserting that their authority supersedes not only faculty expertise, but professional norms, disciplinary standards, and even accrediting bodies.

— Beth Davis Sramek, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
In September 2025, the schools announced plans to merge that became official in June after the universities’ accrediting agency approved.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of accrediting

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Bristol is the latest community to join a growing list of towns and cities across the state approving the use of new red-light cameras, officials said.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Humans also remain responsible for context-dependent decisions such as data classification, access policies, archiving and approving higher-risk system changes.

— Paul Speciale, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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