certificate

noun
UK: /səˈtɪfɪkət/
US: /sərˈtɪfɪkət/

  1. An official document that proves something.

    1. I got my certificate today
    2. She showed her certificate as proof of her qualifications for the job

  2. A document serving as evidence of ownership.

    1. I have a share certificate
    2. The bank holds the certificate until the loan is fully repaid

Synonyms

document credential license diploma
certificate verb

  1. To officially record or license something by issuing a certificate.

    1. The course is certificate
    2. The government must certificate all healthcare facilities to ensure public safety

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "certificate" in English means: An official document that proves something., A document serving as evidence of ownership..

The phonetic transcription of "certificate" is /səˈtɪfɪkət/ in British English and /sərˈtɪfɪkət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "certificate": document, credential, license, diploma.

Example usage of "certificate": "I got my certificate today". More examples on the page.