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certification

noun
cer·​ti·​fi·​ca·​tion | \ ˌsər-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce certification (audio) \

Definition of certification

1 : the act of certifying : the state of being certified
2 : a certified statement

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Synonyms for certification

Synonyms

certificate, document, instrument

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Examples of certification in a Sentence

the certification of the vote She had to wait until her certification as a nurse before she could start her new job. The certifications of nine teachers were revoked. The school offers scuba diving certification.
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The group has sent cease-and-desist letters to e-cigarette companies in previous years for using the food safety certification of the flavor industry to imply that the chemicals are also safe in e-cigarettes. NBC News, "Mysterious vaping lung injuries may have flown under regulatory radar," 27 Aug. 2019 Along with suggesting that indigenous territory could be opened up for mining, Bolsonaro has also threatened to halt the certification of any new indigenous settlements. Time, "The Real Reason the Amazon Is On Fire," 26 Aug. 2019 Geiger said the township is about halfway to obtaining the certification. Jane Stueckemann, Houston Chronicle, "Free milkweed giveaway in The Woodlands to grow monarch butterfly population," 26 Aug. 2019 Upon completing the 540 hours of training, students are prepared to pass the ASE entry-level certifications. Ramona Sentinel, "Mentors needed to assist Career Technical Education students," 22 Aug. 2019 Typically, the certification of a suit as a class action is a signal for the parties to negotiate a settlement, but the MDC has shown no inclination so far to do so. Edmund H. Mahony, courant.com, "Judge allows MDC water customers in East Granby, Farmington, Glastonbury and South Windsor to sue as a class in surcharge case," 14 Aug. 2019 However, the certification is expensive, so many smaller brands will independently label ingredients that are organic on packaging, despite not carrying an official seal. Olivia Fleming & Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Ultimate Guide to Clean Beauty," 12 Aug. 2019 That the certification was seen by many as just a step rather than a final result underscored the topsy-turvy nature of the race. Vivian Wang, New York Times, "The Queens D.A. Race Has a Winner. Here’s Why It’s Still Not Over.," 29 July 2019 Ultimately, the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office signed the U-Visa certification. Nina Shapiro, The Seattle Times, "After one year in sanctuary, Jose Robles detained by ICE after leaving Seattle church," 17 July 2019

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First Known Use of certification

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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certification

noun

English Language Learners Definition of certification

: the act of making something official : the act of certifying something
: official approval to do something professionally or legally

certification

noun
cer·​ti·​fi·​ca·​tion | \ ˌsərt-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce certification (audio) \

Medical Definition of certification

: the act of certifying : the state of being certified psychiatrists with subspecialty board certification in geriatrics— Gary Kennedy

certification

noun
cer·​ti·​fi·​ca·​tion | \ ˌsər-ti-fi-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce certification (audio) \

Legal Definition of certification

1a : the act of certifying
b : the state of being certified — see also certiorari

Note: Certification of an interlocutory decision by a trial court allows an appellate court to review the decision and to answer a controlling question of law. Certification is often used in state courts as well as federal courts and, where available, allows a federal court to refer a question of state law to the state's highest court. Certification is also used to refer to a judge's order that allows a suit to be maintained as a class action.

2 : a certified statement

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