certify
gb/sˈɚtəfˌaɪ/ us/sˈɚtəfˌaɪ/
B2
Ingles
~ 4600
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa
B2
action
1
Officially confirm something is true
To say in an official way that something is true or correct.
Padron ng paggamit:
to certify [something] as [true/correct/safe]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'certify' with 'certificate'. 'Certify' is the action; a 'certificate' is the document you receive.
Mga kasingkahulugan
validate (Often used in technical or procedural contexts to confirm correctness or legality.)
Mga kasalungat
disprove (To show that something is not true or correct.)
Mga kolokasyon
certify the results
|certify the accuracy
|certify compliance
|certify authenticity
Mga tema
business
|law
|documentation
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pandiwa
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.
Padron ng paggamit:
to certify [someone] as [a role/qualified]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Some learners mistakenly use 'certify' when they mean 'train'. Training is the process; certifying is the official approval after training.
Mga kasingkahulugan
accredit (Often used for institutions or programs, but also for individuals in certain professions.)
Mga kasalungat
disqualify (To officially declare someone not suitable for a role or activity.)
Mga kolokasyon
certify a teacher
|certify a nurse
|certify a mechanic
|certify a pilot
Mga tema
education
|employment
|training
|work
|business
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pandiwa
formal
C1
action
3
Formally declare in writing
To write and sign to say something is true, often for law or rules.
Padron ng paggamit:
to certify in writing that [clause]
Mga kasingkahulugan
attest (More common in formal and legal contexts, especially with signed documents.)
Mga kasalungat
deny (To state that something is not true, often opposing a certification.)
Mga kolokasyon
certify under oath
|certify in writing
|certify the statement
Mga tema
law
|administration
|communication
|business
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I certify this letter is true.
- He certified the note was correct.
- She certified her name on the form.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
certify
IPA
GB/sˈɚtəfˌaɪ/
US/sˈɚtəfˌaɪ/
Mga pantig at diin
cer - ti - fy (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (cer)
Mga anyo ng salita
Verb
- Base: certify
- 3rd Person Singular: certifies
- Present Participle: certifying
- Past: certified
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- He wants to get certified as a scuba diving instructor.
- You must get certified before handling hazardous materials.