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certified

adjective

Simple meaning

Having met an official standard.

Pronunciation

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surtuhfyd

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈsɝtəfaɪd

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Having met an official standard.

  2. Endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements

  3. law

    Authenticated or verified in writing.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A2 · Elementary
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Having met an official standard.

Used this way, certified is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It suits considered writing and prepared speech.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Official and authoritative
Usage feel
Formal and precise

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More ways to use certified

  • “A certified public accountant.”adjective

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Compound terms

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  • certified checknounCompound term

    A check containing certification that the person who issued the check has sufficient funds on deposit to cover payment.

  • certified chequenounCompound term

    A check containing certification that the person who issued the check has sufficient funds on deposit to cover payment.

  • certified milknounCompound term

    Milk from dairies regulated by an authorized medical milk commission.

  • certified public accountantnounCompound term

    An accountant who has passed certain examinations and met all other statutory and licensing requirements of a United States state to be certified by that state.

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Synonyms

Sense: having met an official standard

registered

Antonyms

Sense: having met an official standard

uncertifiedRare

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