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noun

plural of certificate
as in certifications
a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something a certificate will be awarded to each person who completes the course in lifesaving

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verb

present tense third-person singular of certificate
as in certifies

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Recent Examples of certificates
Noun
Let’s Encrypt, the certificate authority that issued the certificates used in the hijacking, requires a quorum of them to return a positive result before a certificate is issued. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026 Yeah, well, the import certificates were distinct, but their goal is to balance imports against exports. — Alex Crippen, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026 Across all programs, those who graduate with professional certificates — such as HVAC maintenance and precision metal working — earn nearly $6,000 more annually than someone with only a high school education. — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Pilots who fly commercial planes with over six passengers aboard also need medical certificates issued by official aviation medical examiners, the outlet reported. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Through a randomized process, the Mackinac Bridge Authority proivides tower tour certificates to 25 nonprofit organizations, and each organization recipient then raffles or auctions off the certificates, according to the MBA's website. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Additionally, researchers wrote, an analysis of death certificates of football players who did not donate their brains revealed another 215 whose certificates listed a neurodegenerative disease as a cause of death. — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026 The status updates will show up in real time as the testing progresses, and the final reports, certificates, and structured test results will appear automatically. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 India has put $160 million behind a Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme, and Vietnam’s Decree 05/2025 turns recycled electronics into tradable EPR certificates, making compliance a revenue line rather than a cost. — Rob Kaplan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certificates
  1. certifications
  2. certifies
  3. documents
  4. permits
  5. charters
  6. ratifies
  7. accredits
  8. validates
Noun
  • Digital passports are now accessible directly on Tod’s website, giving shoppers information on materials, production processes, locations and company certifications.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • By June 2017, 37% of warfare readiness certifications for cruiser and destroyer crews in Japan had expired.
    — Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of certifications
Verb
  • Perkins will officially lose his seat on the dais once the Jackson County Election Board certifies the results of the special election.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Medicare covers hospice if a doctor certifies the patient has six months or less to live.
    — Michael Collins, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of certifies
Noun
  • Before Saylor Hayes’ parents were arrested in connection with the 5-year-old girl’s death this week, the couple had been charged with child abuse and had a history of drug use, court documents show.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Johnson had also issued an arrest warrant against him in March, ruling him in contempt of court at that time over failing to turn over the financial documents, including state and federal tax returns along with bank statements and other filings.
    — Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of documents
Verb
  • Chavez, a longtime friend of Pacheco’s, collected $170,000 from two marijuana firms for contracts and then paid him $93,000 in cash as Pacheco voted in 2017 and 2018 for the firms’ permits, according to plea agreements.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • TikTok bans gambling outright but permits auctions, mystery products and trading-card breaks that hinge on outcomes buyers can’t see coming.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of permits
Verb
  • The industry now builds the rooms, charters the shuttles, and saves the yacht seats.
    — Taylor Reilly, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The company charters Explorer-class ships, limiting capacity to roughly 180 travelers.
    — Malika Bowling, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of charters
Verb
  • The school board is scheduled to vote on the agreement during its meeting on Tuesday, but the union urged an earlier vote, saying teachers could return Monday if the board ratifies the deal by then.
    — Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Others feel that the treaty effectively ratifies something that already exists.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Definition of ratifies
Verb
  • Now, after 35 years, Grauer accredits much of the school’s success to Encinitas and the strong sense of community.
    — Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
Definition of accredits
Verb
  • Wednesday’s announcement validates the investigative reporting of journalist and podcaster Pablo Torre.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Researchers also note that AI often validates and agrees with the user rather than posing those challenging questions needed for real spiritual and personal growth.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of validates

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“Certificates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certificates. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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