Pronunciation: /ə ˈsɜrtən/
adjective A certain is used to refer to something that is not specifically named or identified, implying a particular but unspecified thing or person.
A1 I saw a certain dog in the park.
A2 She has a certain charm that draws people to her.
B1 A certain amount of money is required to start the project.
B2 There is a certain risk involved in investing in the stock market.
C1 He possesses a certain expertise in the field of robotics.
C2 The artist's work exudes a certain level of sophistication and depth.
article A certain is used as a determiner before a singular countable noun to suggest that the speaker is referring to one particular example of the noun.
A1 I saw a certain cat in the garden.
A2 She has a certain charm that attracts people to her.
B1 I have a certain amount of money saved up for emergencies.
B2 There is a certain elegance to her writing style.
C1 He possesses a certain charisma that makes him a great leader.
C2 Only a certain few are allowed access to the top-secret files.
formal In a certain study conducted by researchers, it was found that the new drug showed promising results.
informal I heard from a certain someone that the party was a blast.
slang There's a certain vibe about this place that makes it really cool.
figurative She had a certain aura about her that drew people in wherever she went.
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