Certification

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /sərˌtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions of certification

Examples of certification in a Sentence

formal She obtained her certification in project management after completing the required courses.

informal I finally got my certification in CPR, so I can help in emergencies now.

slang I aced my certification exam, so I'm officially legit now.

figurative His certification as a master chef was evident in the delicious meal he prepared.

Grammatical Forms of certification

past tense

certified

plural

certifications

comparative

more certified

superlative

most certified

present tense

certifies

future tense

will certify

perfect tense

has certified

continuous tense

is certifying

singular

certification

positive degree

certified

infinitive

to certify

gerund

certifying

participle

certified

Origin and Evolution of certification

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'certification' originated from the Latin word 'certificare', which is a combination of 'certus' meaning 'certain' and 'facere' meaning 'to make'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 13th century to refer to the action of making something certain or official. Over time, the word 'certification' has evolved to specifically denote the process of confirming or attesting to someone's qualifications or meeting certain standards.