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certified

/ˈsɜːr.tə.faɪd/
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• adjective

1

Officially recognized as possessing certain qualifications or meeting specified professional standards.

Example

"You should consult a certified public accountant before filing your business taxes."

2

Formally attested, verified, or guaranteed in writing as genuine, accurate, or conforming to a standard.

Example

"The university admissions office requires a certified copy of your birth certificate."

3

Undeniable, genuine, or thoroughly established as such (used for emphasis).

Example

"Her debut album quickly became a certified classic in the indie rock scene."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English as the past participle of the verb 'certify', which entered Middle English via Old French 'certifier', from Late Latin 'certificare' ('to make certain'), combining Latin 'certus' ('sure, fixed') and 'facere' ('to make').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Certified. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/certified
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