certify

CEFRB2

/ˈsɜː.tɪ.faɪ/

verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To officially confirm that something is true or meets a standard.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To attest that a product, service, organization, or person has met an official standard.

Examples

  • He tried to certify the matter as correct.

  • Records certify that Bob passed his driving test.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • [ˈsɜː.ɾɪ.fɑe̯]
  • [ˈsɝ.ɾɪ.faɪ]

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To authenticate or verify in writing.

  2. To attest to (a fact) as the truth.

  3. To inform; to tell (a person) that something is true.

More examples

In context

  • These blankets have been certified as fireproof.

  • After having certified himself of her own good health, he very kindly inquired about her mother and Miss Sophy […].

  • Our deeds do us three manners of service. First, they certify us that we are heirs of everlasting life, and that the Spirit of God, which is the earnest thereof, is in us.

Synonyms

Quick test

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Origin

verb

From Old French certefier (“confirm, assure, make certain”). Compare French certifier.