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certificate Definition

cer·tifi·cate (sər tif′i kit; for v., -kāt′)

noun

a written or printed statement by which a fact is formally or officially certified or attested; specif.,

  1. a document certifying that one has met specified requirements, as for teaching
  2. a document certifying ownership, a promise to pay, etc.

Etymology: ME & OFr certificat < ML certificatum < LL certificatus, pp. of certificare, certify

transitive verb -·cat′ed, -·cat′·ing

to attest or authorize by a certificate; issue a certificate to

certificate Related Forms
cer·tif′i·ca′·tor noun cer·tif′i·ca·to′ry (-kə tôr′ē) adjective
certificate Synonyms

certificate

n.

declaration, document, warrant, voucher, testimonial, credential(s), license, testament, endorsement, diploma, affidavit, certification, coupon, authentication, pass, ticket, warranty, guarantee, testimony, attestation, testification, deed, receipt, affirmation, docket, record; see also diploma.

certificate Law Definition

n

  1. An official or sworn document that formally attests something to be true. Also called certification.
  2. A formal document certifying some interest, permission, right, or status granted to its bearer.
certificate Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • incorporation: Note that you must include a copy of your Certificate of Incorporation with the application.
  • authenticity: An ideal birthday, anniversary, or retirement gift - quality gift presentations with personalized certificates of authenticity.
  • commendation: Chief Constable's certificates of commendation are today being awarded to the following.
  • completion: The certificate of the building completion is issued by the architect once the building is complete.
  • attendance: A certificate of attendance will be issued on completion of the training.
  • competence: A certificate of competence will be issued to those achieving a pass mark of 70 % or over.

Converse of object

  • practice: Click here for more information about ACCA's practicing certificates.
  • obtain: You can obtain a certificate of posting, or use registered post to avoid disputes!

Adjective modifier

  • apostilled: Apostille £ 75.95 Apostilled Certificate of Incorporation - £ 75.95.
  • shotgun: Future renewals of your shotgun certificate will be at the reduced fee of £ 10.
  • x.509: Yet the encryption pilots use a mechanism -- X.509 certificates -- which has only a two digit date field.
  • valid: For private motor vehicles a valid test certificate is required on the third anniversary of its first registration.
  • medical: You might need a medical certificate saying you are OK to drive.
  • commemorative: At some locations you will be are presented with a commemorative certificate.

Noun used with modifier

  • birth: I saw her pictures, her birth certificate... MULDER: You saw what you needed to see in order to make you believe.
  • firearm: A firearm certificate must be renewed every five years.
  • marriage: Then usually at the end of the service you will be required to sign the register and receive your marriage certificate from the Vicar.
  • exemption: If you have a VAT exemption certificate, you can add this at checkout, and the VAT will be deducted.
  • death: The " Cause of Death " on his death certificate just states " On War Service " .
  • postgraduate: In addition, about 500 students are studying at either postgraduate certificate or diploma level.
certificate Quotes

There are no credentials. They do not even need a medical certificate. They need not be sound either in body or mind. They only require a certificate of birthöjust to prove that they were the first of the litter. You would not choose a spaniel on those principles.

—Lloyd George (of Dwyfor), David, 1st Earl