certify
gb/sˈɚtəfˌaɪ/ us/sˈɚtəfˌaɪ/
B2
Anglais
~ 4600
tanúsít, hitelesít, igazol, képesít, feljogosít, minősít, kijelent
VERBE
B2
1
Schéma d’usage :
to certify [something] as [true/correct/safe]
The inspector certified that the building was safe for occupation.
Az ellenőr tanúsította, hogy az épület biztonságosan használatba vehető.
The lab certified the purity of the water samples.
A laboratórium tanúsította a vízminták tisztaságát.
The bank certified the check before processing it.
The teacher certified the student's attendance record.
An expert certified the painting as genuine.
Exemples pédagogiques
The doctor certified the man was healthy.
Az orvos igazolta, hogy a férfi egészséges.
The school certified her exam results.
Az iskola hivatalosan igazolta a vizsgaeredményeit.
The shop certified the gold ring was real.
The company certified the product was safe.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'certify' with 'certificate'. 'Certify' is the action; a 'certificate' is the document you receive.
Sens
Officially confirm something is true
Collocations
certify the results
|certify the accuracy
|certify compliance
|certify authenticity
Synonymes
validate (Often used in technical or procedural contexts to confirm correctness or legality.)
Antonymes
disprove (To show that something is not true or correct.)
Thèmes
business
|law
|documentation
|core_vocabulary
Définition
To say in an official way that something is true or correct.
To formally state or prove that something is true, correct, or meets a required standard, often in writing or by official authority.
VERBE
B2
2
Schéma d’usage :
to certify [someone] as [a role/qualified]
The board certified her as a licensed architect.
A testület hivatalosan feljogosította őt az építészi tevékenységre.
Only certified electricians are allowed to work on this project.
Ezen a projekten csak képesített villanyszerelők dolgozhatnak.
The association certified him as a fitness trainer.
The agency certified hundreds of new teachers this year.
Exemples pédagogiques
The school certified her as a teacher.
Az iskola tanárrá képesítette.
They certified him as a driver.
Sofőrnek képesítették.
The group certified her as a guide.
We certified him as a coach.
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners mistakenly use 'certify' when they mean 'train'. Training is the process; certifying is the official approval after training.
Sens
Officially approve someone's qualifications
Collocations
certify a teacher
|certify a nurse
|certify a mechanic
|certify a pilot
Synonymes
accredit (Often used for institutions or programs, but also for individuals in certain professions.)
Antonymes
disqualify (To officially declare someone not suitable for a role or activity.)
Thèmes
education
|employment
|training
|work
|business
Définition
To say in an official way that a person has the skills or knowledge for a job or activity.
To officially recognize someone as having met certain requirements or standards, especially for a profession or skill.
VERBE
C1
FORMAL
3
Schéma d’usage :
to certify in writing that [clause]
I hereby certify that the above information is accurate.
Ezennel tanúsítom, hogy a fenti információk pontosak.
She certified under oath that she had never met the defendant.
Eskü alatt kijelentette, hogy soha nem találkozott a vádlottal.
The clerk certified the document before it was filed.
Exemples pédagogiques
I certify this letter is true.
Tanúsítom, hogy ennek a levélnek a tartalma igaz.
He certified the note was correct.
Igazolta, hogy a feljegyzés pontos.
She certified her name on the form.
Sens
Formally declare in writing
Collocations
certify under oath
|certify in writing
|certify the statement
Synonymes
attest (More common in formal and legal contexts, especially with signed documents.)
Antonymes
deny (To state that something is not true, often opposing a certification.)
Thèmes
law
|administration
|communication
|business
Définition
To write and sign to say something is true, often for law or rules.
To formally state in writing, especially for legal purposes, that certain facts are true.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
certify
API
GB/sˈɚtəfˌaɪ/
US/sˈɚtəfˌaɪ/
Syllabes et accentuation
cer - ti - fy (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (cer)
Formes du mot
Verb
- Base: certify
- 3rd Person Singular: certifies
- Present Participle: certifying
- Past: certified
Famille de mots
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
Expressions
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- He wants to get certified as a scuba diving instructor.
- You must get certified before handling hazardous materials.