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Meaning of certified
The primary meaning of the word "certified" is to confirm or validate the authenticity or quality of something.
Etymology of certified
The word "certified" originates from the Latin words "certus" meaning certain, and "ficare" meaning to make or do, with the prefix "cer-" also related to "certus", and the suffix "-fy" from the Latin "-ficare", which together form the word "certificare", meaning to make certain.
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something as confirmed or validated.
Synonyms
accredited
authorized
validated
verified
confirmed
recognized
licensed
qualified
competent
skilled
trained
experienced
expert
proficient
knowledgeable
guaranteed
warranted
assured
insured
protected
secured
sanctioned
approved
endorsed
ratified
official
legitimate
genuine
authentic
credible
trustworthy
reliable
dependable.
Definitions
- Officially recognized as meeting the required standards or qualifications
- Holding a certificate, especially one that confirms a particular status or level of competence
- Guaranteed or assured, especially by an official document or authority
Usage Examples
- The company is certified to provide medical services.
- She is a certified accountant with over 10 years of experience.
- The product is certified to meet the required safety standards.
Antonyms
unqualified
incompetent
unskilled
inexperienced
amateur
untrained
unlicensed
unauthorized
invalid
false
fake
counterfeit
unreliable
untrustworthy
unverified
uncertified
unconfirmed
disputed
questionable
doubtful
uncertain.