certification
gb/sˌɚtəfɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/sˌɚtəfɪkˈeɪʃən/
B1
English
~ 2900
tanúsítás, képesítés, tanúsítvány, igazolás, hitelesítés
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] receives [a certification]
She received her certification as a yoga instructor last month.
Múlt hónapban megszerezte a jógaoktatói képesítését.
The company is working toward ISO 9001 certification.
A cég az ISO 9001 szerinti tanúsítás megszerzésén dolgozik.
Certification is required to operate certain types of machinery.
After passing the exam, he applied for official certification.
The product carries organic certification from a trusted body.
Learner examples
I got my teaching certification.
Megszereztem a tanári képesítésemet.
He needs certification to drive the bus.
Ahhoz, hogy buszt vezethessen, megfelelő képesítésre van szüksége.
She has a health and safety certification.
The school offers a language certification.
We must get certification before selling this food.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'certification' with 'certificate'. A 'certificate' is the document, while 'certification' is the process or status.
Meaning
Official proof of qualification or compliance
Collocations
professional certification
|certification program
|obtain certification
|certification process
|industry certification
Synonyms
accreditation (Often used for institutions or programs rather than individuals, but similar in meaning.)
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qualification (A broader term that can refer to skills, experience, or certifications.)
Antonyms
disqualification (Indicates removal of status or failure to meet required standards.)
Themes
business
|education
|law
Definition
An official paper or process that shows a person or thing meets certain rules or standards.
The act or process of officially recognizing that someone or something meets certain established standards, often documented in writing.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] issues [a certification]
The bank required certification of the documents before approval.
A bank a jóváhagyás előtt megkövetelte a dokumentumok hitelesítését.
Certification of the death was completed by the hospital.
A halál igazolását a kórház végezte el.
We need certification of authenticity for the artwork.
Legal certification was necessary before proceeding with the sale.
Learner examples
The doctor gave me a medical certification.
Az orvos orvosi igazolást adott nekem.
We have a certification that the gold is real.
Van egy tanúsítványunk arról, hogy az arany valódi.
He signed the certification to say it was true.
Meaning
Formal attestation of truth
Collocations
medical certification
|death certification
|certification of authenticity
Synonyms
attestation (More formal and often used in legal or administrative contexts.)
Antonyms
refutation (Direct contradiction or proof that a claim is false.)
Themes
law
|business
|communication
Definition
An official statement that something is true or correct.
A formal declaration that something is true, accurate, or has been verified, often in legal or official contexts.
Grammar
Dictionary form
certification
IPA
GB/sˌɚtəfɪkˈeɪʃən/
US/sˌɚtəfɪkˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
cer - ti - fic - a - tion (5 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (fic)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: certification
- Plural: certification, certifications
Word family
Forms
certifications
noun
Core family
Related words
certifier
noun
Advanced or less common
certifiable
adjective
Expressions
certification process
1/sˌɚtəfɪkˈeɪʃən pɹˈɑsˌɛs/
fixed phrase
Steps to get official recognition
The set of actions needed to get official approval that you meet certain rules.
Examples
- The certification process can take several months to complete.
- We will guide you through the entire certification process.
certification program
1/sˌɚtəfɪkˈeɪʃən pɹˈoʊɡɹˌæm/
fixed phrase
Course leading to official status
A course of study or training that gives you official approval when you finish it.
Examples
- She enrolled in a certification program for project management.
- The university offers an online certification program in accounting.
professional certification
1/pɹəfˈɛʃənəl sˌɚtəfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Official professional recognition
An official paper or status that shows you have the skills for a certain job.
Examples
- Professional certification is required for licensed engineers.
- He has several professional certifications in IT security.