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certify

cer·tify

UK/ˈsɜː.tɪ.faɪ/ US/ˈsɝ.tɪ.faɪ/ uncommon archaic

verb

1.

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

  • “His high fever attested to his illness”
  • “The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication”
  • “This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness”
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2.

guarantee payment on; of checks

3.

authorize officially

  • “I am licensed to practice law in this state”
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4.

guarantee as meeting a certain standard

  • “certified grade AAA meat”
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Origin

From Old French certefier (“confirm, assure, make certain”). Compare French certifier.

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