certify

verb
UK: /ˈsɜːtɪfaɪ/
US: /ˈsɜːrtɪfaɪ/

  1. To officially state that something is true or correct.

    1. I can certify that this is real gold.
    2. The accountant had to certify the company's financial records carefully.

  2. To give official permission or approval for something.

    1. They will certify the election results soon.
    2. The government must certify the new medicine before it's sold to patients.

  3. To guarantee or endorse something to be of a specific standard.

    1. This school is certified to teach English.
    2. The organic label certifies that the produce was grown without pesticides.

Synonyms

attest approve verify guarantee validate endorse confirm
certify adjective

  1. Officially recognized as meeting certain standards.

    1. He is a certified public accountant.
    2. Our office uses only certified materials when completing all projects.
certify transitive-verb

  1. To confirm formally, often in writing, that something is accurate or meets a certain standard.

    1. I must certify these documents before Friday.
    2. Before the building opens, an inspector will certify its safety features.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "certify" in English means: To officially state that something is true or correct., To give official permission or approval for something., To guarantee or endorse something to be of a specific standard..

The phonetic transcription of "certify" is /ˈsɜːtɪfaɪ/ in British English and /ˈsɜːrtɪfaɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "certify": attest, approve, verify, guarantee, validate, endorse, confirm.

Example usage of "certify": "I can certify that this is real gold.". More examples on the page.