Uncertified

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsɝːtɪfaɪd/

Definitions of uncertified

adjective describing something that has not been officially verified or approved

Example Sentences

A1 The uncertified document was not accepted by the bank.

A2 She bought uncertified organic vegetables from the farmer's market.

B1 The uncertified technician was not allowed to work on the electrical system.

B2 The uncertified medication caused adverse reactions in some patients.

C1 The uncertified software posed a security risk to the company's network.

C2 The uncertified pilot was not authorized to fly commercial aircraft.

Examples of uncertified in a Sentence

formal The product is uncertified and may not meet safety standards.

informal I heard that the new phone is uncertified, so I'm not sure if it's reliable.

slang Don't buy that uncertified car, it's probably a lemon.

figurative Her uncertified talent shone through in every performance.

Grammatical Forms of uncertified

• past tense: uncertified
• plural: uncertified
• comparative: more uncertified
• superlative: most uncertified
• present tense: uncertify
• future tense: will uncertify
• perfect tense: have uncertified
• continuous tense: is uncertifying
• singular: uncertified
• positive degree: uncertified
• infinitive: uncertify
• gerund: uncertifying
• participle: uncertified

Origin and Evolution of uncertified

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'uncertified' originated from the Latin word 'certificare', which means to make certain or to attest. The prefix 'un-' was added to create the opposite meaning of not attested or confirmed.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that had not been confirmed or verified, 'uncertified' has evolved to also mean lacking official approval or credentials in various contexts such as certifications, licenses, or qualifications.