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Synonyms & Similar Words
accredited
authorized
licensed
qualified
validated
verified
confirmed
sanctioned
approved
recognized
endorsed
ratified
affirmed
authenticated
certified
official
legitimate
genuine
bona fide
credible
trustworthy
reliable
dependable
competent
skilled
proficient
expert
trained
knowledgeable
informed
seasoned
vetted
checked
tested
proven
demonstrated
documented
registered
enrolled
admitted
accepted
cleared
passed
qualified
entitled
empowered
enabled
permitted
allowed
sanctioned
warranted
guaranteed
assured
insured
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protected
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validated
legitimized
Meaning of Certified
The primary meaning of the word "Certified" is to confirm or verify something, especially a person's or organization's status or credentials.
Definitions
- Officially recognized as meeting the requirements or standards of a particular profession, activity, or quality
- Having or showing the required skills, knowledge, or experience to do something
- Confirmed or validated as genuine or authentic
Etymology of Certified
The word "Certified" comes from the Latin "certificare," which means to make certain, and is derived from "certus," meaning certain, and "facere," meaning to make
Historically, the term has been used to describe official recognition or verification of someone's status, credentials, or qualifications
Example Uses
- The company only hires certified professionals with relevant experience
- She is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience
- The product has been certified as safe for use by the regulatory agency
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
uncertified
unqualified
unlicensed
unauthorized
invalid
fake
false
counterfeit
unauthorized
unapproved
unverified
unconfirmed
rejected
denied
refused
disqualified
ineligible
incompetent
unskilled
untrained
inexperienced
unreliable
untrustworthy
dubious
questionable
suspicious
unproven
undocumented
unregistered
unofficial
informal
illegitimate