certified
word · lemma: certify
/ˈsɝtəˌfaɪd/
SUR-tuh-fyd
/sˈɜːtɪfˌaɪd/
SUR-ti-fyd
Definition
Officially recognized as having certain qualifications or meeting specific standards, often by an authority. Applies to people, products, or documents.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for professionals ("certified teacher"), products ("certified organic"), or official documents ("certified copy"). More formal than just 'qualified.' Sometimes confused with 'licensed' (permission to do something) or 'approved' (accepted by authority).
Spanish: certificado - acreditadoPortuguese (BR): certificado - credenciadoPortuguese (PT): certificado - credenciadoChinese (Simplified): 有认证的 - 合格的Chinese (Traditional): 有認證的 - 合格的Hindi: प्रमाणितArabic: معتمد - موثّقBengali: সার্টিফায়েড - প্রত্যয়িতRussian: сертифицированныйJapanese: 認定された - 資格を持つVietnamese: được chứng nhậnKorean: 공인된 - 자격을 갖춘Turkish: sertifikalı - onaylıUrdu: تصدیق شدہIndonesian: bersertifikat
Example Sentences
These are certified organic apples.
basic
He finally got certified as a scuba diving instructor.
natural
Is this mechanic certified to work on electric cars?
natural
I can relax knowing the food here is certified safe.
natural
She is a certified nurse.
basic
I need a certified copy of my diploma.
basic