Meaning & use
Certifying
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Formally confirming or attesting that something meets a required standard, is true, or is officially qualified.
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An inspector is responsible for certifying that the building meets safety codes.
The board is certifying new teachers after they complete their training.
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From Latin certus ('certain') and facere ('to make'), literally meaning 'to make certain.'
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