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certify
to formally confirm that something meets a standard
Synonyms
- verify
- validate
- confirm
Antonyms
- deny
certify in a sentence
The inspector had to certify that the new playground equipment was safe for children.
The lab technician signed the form to certify that every sample had been tested twice.
Where it comes from
From Latin certus 'sure' plus facere 'to make'
Memory hook
CERT-ify: get a CERTificate proving it's true.
Read it in context
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