certify
gb/sˈɚtəfˌaɪ/ us/sˈɚtəfˌaɪ/
B2
إنجليزي
~ 4600
المعاني
0 معنى
فعل
B2
action
1
Officially confirm something is true
To say in an official way that something is true or correct.
نمط الاستخدام:
to certify [something] as [true/correct/safe]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'certify' with 'certificate'. 'Certify' is the action; a 'certificate' is the document you receive.
مرادفات
validate (Often used in technical or procedural contexts to confirm correctness or legality.)
أضداد
disprove (To show that something is not true or correct.)
تراكيب شائعة
certify the results
|certify the accuracy
|certify compliance
|certify authenticity
مواضيع
business
|law
|documentation
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The inspector certified that the building was safe for occupation.
- The lab certified the purity of the water samples.
- The bank certified the check before processing it.
- The teacher certified the student's attendance record.
- An expert certified the painting as genuine.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- The doctor certified the man was healthy.
- The school certified her exam results.
- The shop certified the gold ring was real.
- The company certified the product was safe.
فعل
B2
action
2
Officially approve someone's qualifications
To say in an official way that a person has the skills or knowledge for a job or activity.
نمط الاستخدام:
to certify [someone] as [a role/qualified]
غلطة شائعة:
Some learners mistakenly use 'certify' when they mean 'train'. Training is the process; certifying is the official approval after training.
مرادفات
accredit (Often used for institutions or programs, but also for individuals in certain professions.)
أضداد
disqualify (To officially declare someone not suitable for a role or activity.)
تراكيب شائعة
certify a teacher
|certify a nurse
|certify a mechanic
|certify a pilot
مواضيع
education
|employment
|training
|work
|business
أمثلة
- The board certified her as a licensed architect.
- Only certified electricians are allowed to work on this project.
- The association certified him as a fitness trainer.
- The agency certified hundreds of new teachers this year.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- The school certified her as a teacher.
- They certified him as a driver.
- The group certified her as a guide.
- We certified him as a coach.
فعل
formal
C1
action
3
Formally declare in writing
To write and sign to say something is true, often for law or rules.
نمط الاستخدام:
to certify in writing that [clause]
مرادفات
attest (More common in formal and legal contexts, especially with signed documents.)
أضداد
deny (To state that something is not true, often opposing a certification.)
تراكيب شائعة
certify under oath
|certify in writing
|certify the statement
مواضيع
law
|administration
|communication
|business
أمثلة
- I hereby certify that the above information is accurate.
- She certified under oath that she had never met the defendant.
- The clerk certified the document before it was filed.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- I certify this letter is true.
- He certified the note was correct.
- She certified her name on the form.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
certify
IPA
GB/sˈɚtəfˌaɪ/
US/sˈɚtəfˌaɪ/
المقاطع والنبر
cer - ti - fy (٣ مقاطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (cer)
تصريفات الكلمة
Verb
- Base: certify
- 3rd Person Singular: certifies
- Present Participle: certifying
- Past: certified
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
certifies
verb
certifying
verb
certified
verb
Core family
certificate
noun A2
certification
noun B1
Related words
certifier
noun
certifiable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
uncertified
adjective
decertify
verb
Advanced or less common
recertify
verb
recertification
noun
تعبيرات
certified copy
1/sˈɚtəfˌaɪd kˈɑpi/
fixed phrase
Officially verified document copy
A copy of a paper that is checked and signed to show it is the same as the original.
أمثلة
- We need a certified copy of your birth certificate.
- She brought a certified copy of her degree for the application.
certified mail
1/sˈɚtəfˌaɪd mˈeɪl/
fixed phrase
Postal service with proof of delivery
A type of mail that gives proof it was sent and received.
أمثلة
- You should send those documents by certified mail to be safe.
- The lawyer requested that all notices be sent via certified mail.
get certified
1/ɡˈɛt sˈɚtəfˌaɪd/
fixed phrase
Obtain official qualification recognition
To pass tests or meet rules so you can work in a job or activity.
أمثلة
- He wants to get certified as a scuba diving instructor.
- You must get certified before handling hazardous materials.