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certification

noun

ˌsər-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of certification

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a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something submitted the required certifications

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Recent Examples of certification That changed after the 2020 presidential election, when secretaries of state in places such as Arizona, Georgia and Michigan were thrust into battles over election results, certification and false claims of widespread fraud. — Thom Reilly, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 New users get a free onboarding call with an Intuit expert and, for a deeper dive, there are a variety of training and certification programs. — Dana Miranda, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 In addition to suppressing screen tearing, the Pro upgrade adds color and luminance certification as well as HDR compatibility. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, 71 percent considered independent certification or verification of fiber content and quality important. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for certification

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From Inventory To Evidence A cryptographic bill of materials (CBOM) can help identify where algorithms, keys, certificates and cryptographic libraries exist.

— Scott Alldridge, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Now, students across the nation can receive Pell Grants not only to pay for traditional undergraduate degrees, but also short-term workforce training programs like apprenticeships, career and technical education and certificate programs.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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