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noun

Definition of certificatesnext
plural of certificate
as in certifications
a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something a certificate will be awarded to each person who completes the course in lifesaving

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verb

present tense third-person singular of certificate
as in certifies

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  1. certifications
  2. certifies
  3. validates
Noun
  • The fallout from incidents like SolarWinds has shown that enterprises can no longer rely solely on certifications like SOC 2 to assure their clients or partners of their security posture.
    Jeremy Vaughan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Online courses, certifications, or boot camps can be an excellent way to build industry-specific skills quickly.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of certifications
Verb
  • After the state board certifies Michigan's statewide presidential results, the governor must issue a certificate with the names of the state's presidential electors at least six days before the electors convene.
    Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The first candidate appeals that decision, but the other candidate's lawyers flood the court system with delay-inducing filings before the appeals courts can rule, and the governor certifies Georgia's electors for the second candidate when the deadline arrives.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of certifies
Verb
  • Reinforcing Product Or Service Excellence Winning an award for a specific product or service validates its effectiveness and differentiates it from competitors.
    Raul Handa, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Actively incorporating their feedback fosters collaboration and validates their ideas, increasing investment in the system.
    Ashar Samdani, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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