certification
noun
cer·ti·fi·ca·tion
ˌsər-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
1
: the act of certifying : the state of being certified
2
: a certified statement
Examples of certification in a Sentence
the certification of the vote
She had to wait until her certification as a nurse before she could start her new job.
The certifications of nine teachers were revoked.
The school offers scuba diving certification.
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Go Beyond Degrees – Online courses, certifications, and boot camps offer flexible, fast ways to upskill.
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Maja Zelihic, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
From certifications to master’s degrees, professionals at every stage are doubling down on skill-building to stay competitive.
—Maja Zelihic, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
As for sustainability, Andaz Mexico City has an Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (aka EDGE) certification, which means that the hotel has adopted sustainable hospitality practices, including the conservation of water, energy, and materials.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
In addition to clearing the air, the VU Air Ionizer monitors features 100-Hz refresh rates and 1-millisecond response times, as well as certification from TÜV Rheinland for low blue light and flicker-free operation.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2025
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Maja Zelihic, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
From certifications to master’s degrees, professionals at every stage are doubling down on skill-building to stay competitive.
—Maja Zelihic, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
As for sustainability, Andaz Mexico City has an Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (aka EDGE) certification, which means that the hotel has adopted sustainable hospitality practices, including the conservation of water, energy, and materials.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
In addition to clearing the air, the VU Air Ionizer monitors features 100-Hz refresh rates and 1-millisecond response times, as well as certification from TÜV Rheinland for low blue light and flicker-free operation.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Certification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/certification. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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certification
noun
cer·ti·fi·ca·tion
ˌsərt-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən
: the act of certifying : the state of being certified
psychiatrists with subspecialty board certification in geriatrics—Gary Kennedy
Gary KennedyLegal Definition
certification
noun
cer·ti·fi·ca·tion
ˌsər-ti-fi-ˈkā-shən
1
a
: the act of certifying
b
: the state of being certified see also certiorari
Note: Certification of an interlocutory decision by a trial court allows an appellate court to review the decision and to answer a controlling question of law. Certification is often used in state courts as well as federal courts and, where available, allows a federal court to refer a question of state law to the state's highest court. Certification is also used to refer to a judge's order that allows a suit to be maintained as a class action.
2
: a certified statement
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