English > certification: 4 senses > noun 3, communication| Meaning | A document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts. |
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| Synonyms | certificate, credential, credentials |
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| Narrower | bill of health | A certificate saying that a departing ship's company is healthy (to be presented at the next port of arrival) |
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| birth certificate | A copy of the official document giving details of a person's birth |
| certificate of incorporation | state approval of the articles of incorporation of a corporation |
| commission, military commission | An official document issued by a government and conferring on the recipient the rank of an officer in the armed forces |
| diploma, sheepskin | A document certifying the successful completion of a course of study |
| probate, probate will | A judicial certificate saying that a will is genuine and conferring on the executors the power to administer the estate |
| registration | A document certifying an act of registering |
| teaching certificate, teacher's certificate | A certificate saying that the holder is qualified to teach in the public schools |
| Broader | document, written document, papers | writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature) |
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| Spanish | certificación, certificado, credencial |
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| Catalan | certificació, certificat, credencial |
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| Verbs | certify | guarantee as meeting a certain standard |
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| certify | authorize officially |
