Definition of certificationnext
as in certificate
a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something submitted the required certifications

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Recent Examples of certification In 2024, Fiona Rae was among the first businesses to be granted a royal warrant by King Charles, a certification given to people or companies that have provided goods and services to the royal household. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026 That partly reflects the difficulty of counting workers who go by a variety of names — community health educators, outreach specialists, promotores de salud — and operate under different state regulations, sometimes with no licensure or certification required. Paula Span, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026 This is particularly true for sets that have advanced features, like smart integration and Wi-Fi connectivity, as well as large capacities and ENERGY STAR certifications. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026 In a memo to the state's county clerks and registrars, Weber said official certification would happen in June for the November 3 general election ballot. Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for certification
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certificate
Noun
  • Award recipients received a commemorative pin, a certificate of recognition and $250.
    Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Eldan said his group is working with several other states, including California and New Mexico, to get laws passed to provide similar innocence certificates and update exonerees' criminal records.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026

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“Certification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certification. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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