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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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 Courier-Journal, 20 Dec. 2024 This week, Browns Canyon National Monument became a certified International Dark Sky Park, a designation that recognizes its clear, inky-black skies and lack of light pollution. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024 Working with a certified personal trainer can be beneficial, especially when starting out. Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Dec. 2024 Chopra, co-founder along with Tom Brady and Michael Strahan of the sports-media company Religion of Sports, can qualify as a certified Rodgers expert. Sean Gregory, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024 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 30 Dec. 2024.

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