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cert

noun

Simple meaning

A certainty; something guaranteed to happen.

Pronunciation

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sert
US device voice
IPA pronunciation (US)

sɚt

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Definition

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noun

  1. informal

    A certainty; something guaranteed to happen.

  2. informal

    Certificate.

  3. informal

    An absolute certainty

  4. computing

    Acronym of computer emergency response team.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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  • “It was a cert that our team would win the championship game easily.”noun

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