verb
- Provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes.
- usage: "His high fever attested to his illness"; "The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication"; "This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness"
- synonyms: attest, certify, manifest, demonstrate, evidence
- Guarantee payment on; of checks.
- synonyms: certify
- Authorize officially.
- usage: "I am licensed to practice law in this state"
- Guarantee as meeting a certain standard.
- usage: "certified grade AAA meat"
- Declare legally insane.
- synonyms: certify
adjective
- Endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements.
- usage: "a certified public accountant"
- Fit to be certified as insane (and treated accordingly.
- synonyms: certifiable
- Holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified function or practice a specified skill.
- usage: "a registered pharmacist"; "a registered hospital"
- synonyms: qualified
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