certificate
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Definition of certificate
(Entry 1 of 2)
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: a document containing a certified statement especially as to the truth of something
specifically
: a document certifying that one has fulfilled the requirements of and may practice in a field
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: something serving the same end as a certificate
3
: a document evidencing ownership or debt
a stock certificate
certificate
verb
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certificated;
certificating
Definition of certificate (Entry 2 of 2)
: to testify to or authorize by a certificate
especially
: certify sense 4
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Verb
certificatory
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Synonyms for certificate
Synonyms: Noun
certification, document, instrument
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Examples of certificate in a Sentence
Noun
She has a certificate in midwifery. He earned his teaching certificate last year.Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Orange Coast College to offer social media education Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa is offering a social media communication certificate program to help students prepare for careers in social media publicity and marketing. — Daily Pilot, "Around Town: Civil War Days re-enactment returns to Huntington Beach," 29 Aug. 2019 Last month, the college announced a partnership with Comprehensive Medical Teaching Institute of Weymouth to offer certificate programs in paramedic and emergency medical technician. — Leah Samuel, BostonGlobe.com, "Quincy College bounces back with new tech-based classes," 29 Aug. 2019 About 2,800 students are enrolled this semester in associate degree and certificate programs to develop and train workers. — Kirk Sides, Houston Chronicle, "Get a glimpse inside San Jac鈥檚 new energy/tech center," 22 Aug. 2019 San Diego State University and UC San Diego also offer certificate programs in this area. — Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, "How big is San Diego鈥檚 craft beer industry? Bigger than Taylor, Kanye, Ed, the Eagles...," 15 Aug. 2019 The star rapper/actor will appear at a launch party for the class and a certificate program that are part of its Entertainment, Sports & Media Law Initiative. — Eric Stirgus, ajc, "AJC On Campus: Hashtag astray, Spelman prez鈥檚 award, a Ludacris class," 5 Aug. 2019 Trump also ordered the department to report more information about college graduates' income and debt levels based on degree and certificate programs. — Dallas News, "Texas college students take on too much debt, with the heaviest burden on black families, study finds," 24 July 2019 The most common concerns included: Cleveland isn鈥檛 capable of carrying out a lead-safe certificate program. — Rachel Dissell, cleveland.com, "Cleveland landlords have questions about lead-safe legislation鈥檚 fairness, feasibility. Here are some answers," 21 July 2019 The first cohort of the certificate program includes four students from within the state who will begin in the fall. — Madeline Holcombe, CNN, "Texas A&M's new program opens the door to college education for students with disabilities," 18 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Of the positions that were eliminated, three central office employees could not be placed in another position and one non-certificated teacher could not be placed. — Erika Butler, baltimoresun.com, "Magnolia Middle primed for transformation with new principal, new teachers, new energy," 23 Aug. 2019 Also approved were salary changes to certificated, classified and management employees. — Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, "How they voted, June 30," 30 June 2019 Virtually anyone in the field will tell you fraud remains the biggest problem with trade, technology, and certificate schools. — Chuck Thompson, Popular Mechanics, "The State of American Trade Schools," 13 Mar. 2019 The fabric and lining used are both 100% organic silk ecologically dyed, the threads are 100% organic cotton and everything is certificated as GOTS: Global Organic Textile Standard. — Fox News, "Tom Brady mocked for Met Gala outfit," 8 May 2018 The agency's numbers do not certify whether those 1,400 additional deaths are attributable, directly or indirectly, to the hurricane, describing only the number of death certificates the Puerto Rico government collected each month. — Arelis R. Hernandez, chicagotribune.com, "New Puerto Rico data shows deaths increased by 1,400 after Hurricane Maria," 1 June 2018 The fabric and lining used are both 100% organic silk ecologically dyed, the threads are 100% organic cotton and everything is certificated as GOTS: Global Organic Textile Standard. — Fox News, "Tom Brady mocked for Met Gala outfit," 8 May 2018 The fabric and lining used are both 100% organic silk ecologically dyed, the threads are 100% organic cotton and everything is certificated as GOTS: Global Organic Textile Standard. — Fox News, "Tom Brady mocked for Met Gala outfit," 8 May 2018 The agency鈥檚 numbers do not certify whether those 1,397 additional deaths are attributable, directly or indirectly, to the hurricane, describing only the number of death certificates the Puerto Rico government collected each month. — Washington Post, "New Puerto Rico data shows deaths increased by 1,400 after Hurricane Maria," 1 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'certificate.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for certificate
certificate
noun
English Language Learners Definition of certificate
: a document that is official proof that something has happened
: a document that is official proof that you have finished school or a course of training
: a document which shows that you own something
See the full definition for certificate in the English Language Learners Dictionary
certificate
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Kids Definition of certificate
1
: a written or printed statement that is proof of some fact
2
: a paper showing that a person has met certain requirements
3
: a paper showing ownership
certificate
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