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to certify
01
to confirm or validate something, often by providing evidence or proof
Transitive: to certify sth | to certify that
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
action verb
regular
present tense
certify
3rd person singular
certifies
present participle
certifying
past simple
certified
past participle
certified
Examples
Her exceptional grades in mathematics certified her aptitude for the subject.
02
to confirm the validity of a personal check by verifying the signature and the amount
Transitive: to certify a check
Examples
The bank certified the check by adding a stamp with the amount and signature.
03
to officially confirm compliance with established standards or requirements
Transitive: to certify sth
Examples
The hospital must certify its compliance with safety regulations.
04
to officially declare someone mentally ill or insane
Complex Transitive: to certify sb [adj]
Examples
The court certified him insane after the psychiatric evaluation.
05
to officially confirm that someone or something meets specific qualifications or standards
Transitive: to certify sb/sth | to certify sb/sth as sth
Examples
The doctor was certified after completing the required training.
Lexical Tree
certifiable
certificate
certificate
certify
