certificate

¹cer·tif·i·cate

noun \(ˌ)sər-ˈti-fi-kət\

Definition of CERTIFICATE

1

: a document containing a certified statement especially as to the truth of something; specifically : a document certifying that one has fulfilled the requirements of and may practice in a field

2

: something serving the same end as a certificate

3

: a document evidencing ownership or debt <a stock certificate>

Examples of CERTIFICATE

1. She has a certificate in midwifery.
2. He earned his teaching certificate last year.

Origin of CERTIFICATE

Middle English certificat, from Medieval Latin certificatum, from Late Latin, neuter of certificatus, past participle of certificare to certify

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to CERTIFICATE

Synonyms: certification, document, instrument

Related Words: credentials; diploma, parchment; record; warrant, writ; warranty; coupon, voucher

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