Pronunciation: /ˈsɝtəˌfaɪd/

Definitions of certified

verb past tense of certify, meaning to confirm or attest to the truth or accuracy of something

Example Sentences

A1 She certified that she completed the course.

A2 The mechanic certified that the car was in good condition.

B1 The doctor certified that the patient was fit to travel.

B2 The lawyer certified the authenticity of the document.

C1 The auditor certified the company's financial statements.

C2 The government agency certified the product for export.

adjective describes a noun as being officially recognized as meeting certain standards or requirements

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher is certified to teach English as a second language.

A2 She is a certified nurse and has been working in the hospital for five years.

B1 The restaurant is certified by the health department for meeting food safety standards.

B2 He is a certified public accountant and handles the company's financial records.

C1 The software engineer is certified in multiple programming languages and technologies.

C2 The pilot is certified to fly commercial airplanes and has logged thousands of flight hours.

Examples of certified in a Sentence

formal The company only hires certified professionals to ensure high quality standards.

informal I heard he's a certified genius when it comes to fixing cars.

slang She's a certified boss at her job.

figurative His dedication to his craft has certified him as a true master.

Grammatical Forms of certified

past tense

certified

plural

certifieds

comparative

more certified

superlative

most certified

present tense

certifies

future tense

will certify

perfect tense

have certified

continuous tense

is certifying

singular

certified

positive degree

certified

infinitive

to certify

gerund

certifying

participle

certified

Origin and Evolution of certified

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'certified' originated from the Latin word 'certificare', which means to make certain or to attest.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to indicate something that has been officially verified or guaranteed, the word 'certified' has evolved to also connote a level of expertise or qualification in a particular field.