certified

[ˈsəːtɪfʌɪd]

certified Definition

  • 1officially recognized as possessing certain qualifications or meeting certain standards
  • 2guaranteed to be true, accurate, or of a specified quality

Using certified: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "certified" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She is a certified yoga instructor.

  • Example

    The company offers certified organic produce.

  • Example

    The document needs to be certified by a notary public.

  • Example

    The car comes with a certified pre-owned warranty.

certified Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with certified

  • a check for which the bank guarantees payment

    Example

    I will need a certified check to make the payment.

  • a service offered by the postal service that provides proof of mailing and delivery

    Example

    I sent the documents by certified mail to ensure they were received.

  • a copy of a document that has been verified as a true and accurate reproduction of the original

    Example

    I need a certified copy of my birth certificate for the application.

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Summary: certified in Brief

The term 'certified' [ˈsəːtɪfʌɪd] refers to something that has been officially recognized as possessing certain qualifications or meeting certain standards. It can also mean guaranteed to be true, accurate, or of a specified quality. Examples include 'She is a certified yoga instructor.' and 'The company offers certified organic produce.' Phrases like 'certified check' and 'certified mail' denote specific services, while 'certified copy' refers to a verified reproduction of a document.

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