certified

adjective

cer·​ti·​fied ˈsər-tə-ˌfīd How to pronounce certified (audio)
1
: having earned certification
a certified gemologist
2
: genuine, authentic
a certified big shot
certified intellectuals

Examples of certified in a Sentence

You must be certified in order to practice medicine. The carpentry work must be done by someone who is certified for the job. The food is certified kosher. Her boyfriend's a certified weirdo.
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Galápagos Islands, Ecuador The Galápagos Islands, a storied destination for nature lovers, has so much more to offer when experienced as a certified scuba diver of any level. Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025 Upon completion, Southwest Golf Ranch will boast a total of 27 heated, covered driving range bays, over two acres of bent-grass range, professional swing-analysis technology, a professional shop offering club-fitting services, group camps and clinics with certified golf instructors and more. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025 That can be done through a process server, law enforcement, a friend or relative or certified mail. Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Alonso Rojas is now working with six certified mills that share her commitment to human dignity and leadership in environmental and social responsibility, craftsmanship and sustainability. Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for certified

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of certified was in 1611

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“Certified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/certified. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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