certify
gb/sˈɚtəfˌaɪ/ us/sˈɚtəfˌaɪ/
B2
Inglês
~ 4600
tanúsít, hitelesít, igazol, képesít, feljogosít, minősít, kijelent
VERBO
B2
1
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'certify' with 'certificate'. 'Certify' is the action; a 'certificate' is the document you receive.
Significado
Officially confirm something is true
Colocações
certify the results
|certify the accuracy
|certify compliance
|certify authenticity
Sinónimos
validate (Often used in technical or procedural contexts to confirm correctness or legality.)
Antónimos
disprove (To show that something is not true or correct.)
Temas
business
|law
|documentation
|core_vocabulary
Definição
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.
VERBO
B2
2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
Some learners mistakenly use 'certify' when they mean 'train'. Training is the process; certifying is the official approval after training.
Significado
Officially approve someone's qualifications
Colocações
certify a teacher
|certify a nurse
|certify a mechanic
|certify a pilot
Sinónimos
accredit (Often used for institutions or programs, but also for individuals in certain professions.)
Antónimos
disqualify (To officially declare someone not suitable for a role or activity.)
Temas
education
|employment
|training
|work
|business
Definição
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.
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
3
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Significado
Formally declare in writing
Colocações
certify under oath
|certify in writing
|certify the statement
Sinónimos
attest (More common in formal and legal contexts, especially with signed documents.)
Antónimos
deny (To state that something is not true, often opposing a certification.)
Temas
law
|administration
|communication
|business
Definição
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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
certify
IPA
GB/sˈɚtəfˌaɪ/
US/sˈɚtəfˌaɪ/
Sílabas e acento
cer - ti - fy (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (cer)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: certify
- 3rd Person Singular: certifies
- Present Participle: certifying
- Past: certified
Família de palavras
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
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- He wants to get certified as a scuba diving instructor.
- You must get certified before handling hazardous materials.