certify
gb/sˈɚtəfˌaɪ/ us/sˈɚtəfˌaɪ/
B2
انگلیسی
~ 4600
معنیها
۰ معنی
فعل
B2
action
1
Officially confirm something is true
To say in an official way that something is true or correct.
الگوی کاربرد:
to certify [something] as [true/correct/safe]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'certify' with 'certificate'. 'Certify' is the action; a 'certificate' is the document you receive.
هممعنیها
validate (Often used in technical or procedural contexts to confirm correctness or legality.)
متضادها
disprove (To show that something is not true or correct.)
ترکیبهای رایج
certify the results
|certify the accuracy
|certify compliance
|certify authenticity
موضوعها
business
|law
|documentation
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
to certify [someone] as [a role/qualified]
اشتباه رایج:
Some learners mistakenly use 'certify' when they mean 'train'. Training is the process; certifying is the official approval after training.
هممعنیها
accredit (Often used for institutions or programs, but also for individuals in certain professions.)
متضادها
disqualify (To officially declare someone not suitable for a role or activity.)
ترکیبهای رایج
certify a teacher
|certify a nurse
|certify a mechanic
|certify a pilot
موضوعها
education
|employment
|training
|work
|business
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
to certify in writing that [clause]
هممعنیها
attest (More common in formal and legal contexts, especially with signed documents.)
متضادها
deny (To state that something is not true, often opposing a certification.)
ترکیبهای رایج
certify under oath
|certify in writing
|certify the statement
موضوعها
law
|administration
|communication
|business
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- I certify this letter is true.
- He certified the note was correct.
- She certified her name on the form.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
certify
IPA
GB/sˈɚtəfˌaɪ/
US/sˈɚtəfˌaɪ/
هجاها و تکیه
cer - ti - fy (۳ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (cer)
صورتهای واژه
Verb
- Base: certify
- 3rd Person Singular: certifies
- Present Participle: certifying
- Past: certified
خانوادهٔ واژه
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
عبارتها
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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- He wants to get certified as a scuba diving instructor.
- You must get certified before handling hazardous materials.