Meaning & use

Recertification

noun·Academic

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the process of certifying someone or something again, usually to confirm that qualifications or standards are still being met

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Nurses must complete recertification in CPR every two years.

The factory underwent recertification after upgrading its safety equipment.

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Common across licensed professions and regulated industries, where credentials expire and must be periodically renewed through testing or training.

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