What is the meaning of certify?

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. .
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APAWordNet. (2010). certify. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/certify/definitions/1264411
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