Definition and Synonyms for Certify

Definition of Certify

1. Provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes Verb
2. Guarantee payment on; of checks Verb
3. Authorize officially Verb
4. Guarantee as meeting a certain standard Verb
5. Declare legally insane Verb

certification
Noun
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1. confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence
2. validating the authenticity of something or someone
3. validating the authenticity of something or someone
4. the act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on
5. a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
6. validating the authenticity of something or someone
7. the act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on
8. a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
certificate
Noun
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1. a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends
2. a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
certificatory
Adjective Satellite
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1. serving to certify or endorse authoritatively
certifiable
Adjective Satellite
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1. fit to be certified as insane (and treated accordingly)
2. capable of being guaranteed or certified
decertify
Verb
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1. cause to be no longer approved or accepted

Words Rhyme with certify

Etymology for certify