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certificate

cer·tif·i·cate [ sər tíffikət ]


noun  (plural cer·tif·i·cates)
Definition:
 
1. document providing official evidence: an official document that gives proof and details of something such as personal status, educational achievements, ownership, or authenticity

2. electronic identification: an electronic document verifying somebody's relationship, identity, and responsibilities in financial transactions ( used in e-commerce )



transitive verb  (past and past participle cer·tif·i·cat·ed, present participle cer·tif·i·cat·ing, 3rd person present singular cer·tif·i·cates)
Definition:
 
1. give certificate to somebody or something: to award a certificate to somebody or something

2. prove something with certificate: to authorize or provide evidence of something with a certificate

[15th century. < medieval Latin certificatum< past participle of late Latin certificare (see certify)]

cer·ti·fi·ca·tion [ sùrtəfi kásh'n, sər tìffi káysh'n ] noun
cer·tif·i·ca·to·ry [ sər tíffikə tàwree ] adjective
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