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Definition of Certify
1. Verb. Provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes. "They certify that there was a traffic accident "; "This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness"
Exact synonyms: Attest, Demonstrate, Evidence, Manifest
Specialized synonyms: Authenticate, Reflect, Reflect, Notarise, Notarize, Condemn
Related verbs: Attest
Generic synonyms: Bear Witness, Evidence, Prove, Show, Testify
Derivative terms: Attestation, Certification, Demonstrative, Evidence, Manifestation, Manifestation
Specialized synonyms: Authenticate, Reflect, Reflect, Notarise, Notarize, Condemn
Related verbs: Attest
Generic synonyms: Bear Witness, Evidence, Prove, Show, Testify
Derivative terms: Attestation, Certification, Demonstrative, Evidence, Manifestation, Manifestation
2. Verb. Guarantee payment on; of checks.
3. Verb. Authorize officially. "I am licensed to practice law in this state"
Exact synonyms: Licence, License
Generic synonyms: Authorise, Authorize, Clear, Pass
Entails: Approve, O.k., Okay, Sanction
Specialized synonyms: Franchise, Charter, Accredit, Recognise, Recognize
Derivative terms: Certification, Certification, Certification, Certificatory, Licence, Licensee, License, License, Licensee, Licenser
Antonyms: Decertify
Generic synonyms: Authorise, Authorize, Clear, Pass
Entails: Approve, O.k., Okay, Sanction
Specialized synonyms: Franchise, Charter, Accredit, Recognise, Recognize
Derivative terms: Certification, Certification, Certification, Certificatory, Licence, Licensee, License, License, Licensee, Licenser
Antonyms: Decertify
4. Verb. Guarantee as meeting a certain standard. "Certified grade AAA meat"
Exact synonyms: Endorse, Indorse
Generic synonyms: Guarantee, Warrant
Derivative terms: Certifiable, Certificate, Certification, Certification, Certification, Endorsement, Indorsement
Generic synonyms: Guarantee, Warrant
Derivative terms: Certifiable, Certificate, Certification, Certification, Certification, Endorsement, Indorsement
5. Verb. Declare legally insane.
Definition of Certify
1. v. t. To give cetain information to; to assure; to make certain.
Definition of Certify
1. Verb. (transitive) to attest to as the truth or meeting a standard ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Certify
1. to confirm [v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES] - See also: confirm
Medical Definition of Certify
1. To commit a patient to a mental hospital in accordance with the laws of the state. Origin: L. Certus, certain, + facio, to make (05 Mar 2000)