Certifying Meaning in English

word · lemma: certify

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Definition

Formally declaring or confirming something as true, accurate, or meeting a standard, often in writing.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in formal, legal, or official settings. Common with nouns like 'certifying documents', 'certifying bodies', or 'certifying as authentic'. Do not confuse with 'verify'; 'certifying' usually involves authority, official paperwork, or standards.

• Spanish: certificando - certificando (oficialmente)
• Portuguese (BR): certificando - atestando
• Portuguese (PT): certificando - atestando
• Chinese (Simplified): 认证 - 证明
• Chinese (Traditional): 認證 - 證明
• Hindi: प्रमाणित करना
• Arabic: تصديق (رسمياً) - إعتماد
• Bengali: প্রত্যয়ন করা - স্বীকৃত করা
• Russian: удостоверять - сертифицировать
• Japanese: 認証する - 証明する
• Vietnamese: chứng nhận - xác nhận (chính thức)
• Korean: 인증하다 - 증명하다
• Turkish: onaylamak - belgelemek
• Urdu: تصدیق کرنا - سرٹیفائی کرنا
• Indonesian: mengesahkan - membuktikan (secara resmi)

Example Sentences

The notary is certifying the copies of your ID.

basic

She is certifying her language skills for the job application.

basic

The school is certifying the students' grades.

basic

After certifying the shipment, customs finally released it.

natural

We're still waiting for the board to finish certifying the results.

natural

He's busy certifying dozens of documents this week at work.

natural