Meaning & use

Certificated

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Having been formally awarded a certificate confirming the completion of a course, training, or qualification.

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All the flight instructors at the academy are fully certificated by the aviation authority.

She became a certificated yoga teacher after completing a six-month training program.

A note on using this word

'Certificated' is common in British and Commonwealth English, particularly in education and aviation, where 'certified' is more typical in American usage.

Words with a similar meaning

certifiedcredentialed

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