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certificate

cer·ti·fi·cate

UK/səˈtɪf.ɪˌkeɪt/ US/sɚˈtɪf.ɪˌkeɪt/ common uk
noun (2) verb (2)

noun

1.

a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

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2.

a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends

  • “he held several valuable securities”
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Origin

The noun is from Middle English certificat, certificate, sertyfycat, from Middle French certificat or its etymon Medieval Latin certificātum. The verb is from the noun. The adjective is a learned borrowing from Latin certificātus.

Phrases

  • birth certificate
  • certificate authority
  • certificate of authenticity
  • certificate of clean criminal record
  • certificate of conduct
  • certificate of criminal record
  • certificate of deposit
  • certificate of good conduct

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