Certify

Pronunciation: /ˈsɜrtəˌfaɪ/

Definitions of certify

verb to confirm or attest to the truth or accuracy of something

Example Sentences

A1 I certify that I am over 18 years old.

A2 The doctor will certify your medical condition.

B1 The company must certify the authenticity of the product.

B2 The accountant will certify the financial statements.

C1 The government agency certifies the safety standards of the new equipment.

C2 The expert panel will certify the results of the research study.

Examples of certify in a Sentence

formal The accountant must certify that the financial statements are accurate.

informal I need to certify that I completed my assignment on time.

slang I'll certify that the party was lit!

figurative Her smile seemed to certify that everything would be okay.

Grammatical Forms of certify

• past tense: certified
• plural: certifies
• comparative: more certified
• superlative: most certified
• present tense: certifies
• future tense: will certify
• perfect tense: has certified
• continuous tense: is certifying
• singular: certify
• positive degree: certify
• infinitive: to certify
• gerund: certifying
• participle: certifying

Origin and Evolution of certify

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'certify' originated from the Latin word 'certificare', which is a combination of 'certus' meaning 'certain' and 'facere' meaning 'to make'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'certify' has evolved to mean officially confirm something as true, accurate, or genuine, often through documentation or formal declaration.