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certificate

/səˈtɪf.ɪˌkeɪt/noun, verb4 syllables

Certificate means: a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts.

Synonyms for certificate4

noun, as in a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

certification, credential, credentials

noun, as in a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends

security

What does certificate mean?4

noun

1

a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

2

a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends“he held several valuable securities”

verb

1

present someone with a certificate

2

authorize by certificate

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Certificate in a sentence

  • If you have a certificate of immunization, please bring it when you come.CK
  • If you have a medical certificate, bring it.AlanF_US
  • Sorry, but we need your original birth certificate, not a copy.CM
  • The room is full of trophies, prizes, mounted shields, medals and award certificates.sundown
  • Could you fill out the medical certificate for my son's school?pip
  • I have a copy of my birth certificate somewhere.CK
  • Do you know where your birth certificate is?CK
  • Could you make out a certificate of health?unknown

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of certificate

as a noun

plural
certificates

as a verb

past tense
certificated
present participle
certificating
third-person singular
certificates
past participle
certificated