certified

adjective

cer·​ti·​fied ˈsər-tə-ˌfīd How to pronounce certified (audio)
Synonyms of certifiednext
1
: having earned certification
a certified gemologist
2
: genuine, authentic
a certified big shot
certified intellectuals

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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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For extra safety, Piispanen says Logitech will offer certified replacement batteries in Europe, too. — Sean Hollister, The Verge, 28 July 2026 The efforts come as vehicles have grown increasingly more complex and harder for individual owners or non-automaker certified stores to work on in the aftermarket. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 27 July 2026 From dead cockroaches to missing certified managers, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City-area restaurants last week. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026 Tenants who are current on rent can submit repair requests by certified mail, and if landlords don’t respond within about seven days, renters can file complaints with city code compliance or pursue a lawsuit in justice court. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for certified

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 5 Aug. 2026.

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