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verb

past tense of certify
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as in guaranteed
to declare (something) to be true or genuine experts certified the letter as indeed having been written by Abraham Lincoln

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Recent Examples of certified
Adjective
Deal, a certified sommelier, went on to earn degrees in Wine Studies-Business Management and Enology and has worked as an assistant winemaker. Peg San Felippo, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025 The Office of Medical Cannabis offers an authorized practitioner directory on its website where potential medical card applicants can search for a certified doctor by city, county, zip code or specialty. Marina Johnson, The Enquirer, 1 Jan. 2025
Verb
Being Fair Trade certified means the item was sustainably and ethically produced by workers paid fair wages and in safe working conditions. Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025 The 700-pound steel barriers, which are certified by the Department of Homeland Security, were credited with preventing casualties in a similar incident last year at the Rose Parade in California. NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for certified 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certified
Adjective
  • The authentic Irish feel Nora Mac is actually the name of owner Denis McDonagh’s grandmother.
    Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Adding to the authentic feel, Despelote is fully voiced in Spanish and features field recordings of Quito itself.
    Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Attorneys for New Jersey argued that even a partial remand meant the program was no longer authorized by federal regulators, and that a lack of clarity regarding pollution mitigation should in and of itself be enough to order a temporary pause on the program.
    Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The officials were not authorized to discuss the ongoing inquiry and spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity.
    Jim Mustian, Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • While some alerts can be automatically verified and addressed with the right software, many still require manual investigation, including information gathering and thorough checks.
    Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • That’s why companies are increasingly adopting continuous security validation to go above and beyond compliance requirements, ensuring that access and actions within the development process are continuously monitored and verified.
    Jeremy Vaughan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • When someone in a group chat does have a genuine problem, the dynamic typically doesn’t allow for its discussion.
    Matthew Schnipper, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Some delighted in watching the influencer from the polarizing Kardashian family feel less-than-welcome at an awards ceremony honoring genuine artistic talent.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Since the pandemic was affirmed, the WHO reports that around 777 million people have been infected by the virus worldwide.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Since the pandemic was affirmed, the WHO reports that around 777 million people have been infected by the virus worldwide, giving the illness an overall worldwide mortality rate of a little less than 1 percent—much higher than common ailments like the flu.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Automated and enabled by AI, criminal hackers will continue to extort victims at a startling rate in 2025.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That shift is enabled by Sam, who really does see her, and—better—sees someone worth knowing.
    Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The studio has confirmed that its Prime Video has exclusively licensed an upcoming documentary film on the former and incoming first lady that will be directed by Ratner.
    Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague.
    Luke Bosher, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • When asked how the Buccaneers have been able to battle back through adversity throughout the season and remain a winning product, Evans had a blunt, but honest answer.
    DJ Siddiqi, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Online slots work on an RNG (Random Number Generation) model, ensuring a fair and honest outcome for every player.
    Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025

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“Certified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certified. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

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