What is the meaning of certified?

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"
  • Guarantee payment on; of checks.
  • 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.

adjective

  • Endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements.
    • usage: "a certified public accountant"
  • Fit to be certified as insane (and treated accordingly.
  • 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"
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