as in certificates
a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something
submitted the required certifications
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Recent Examples of certifications
There is now a backlog of nearly 19,000 merchant mariner credentials – representing roughly 10% of the entire workforce – along with roughly 5,000 medical certifications.
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Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The world’s largest scuba-diving organization, which has issued more than 31 million certifications since 1966 and trains roughly three-quarters of the world’s divers, is using its global network as a force for change.
—Time Contributors, Time, 29 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
Some independent certifications have emerged to help consumers make informed decisions.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Recognizing more foreign certifications would introduce genuine competition into the certification process itself, with welcome effects on prices and access.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Origin certifications from Italy, Greece or Spain are also a reliable quality signal.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Still expecting certifications for the 737 Max 7 and Max 10 this year.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
That means verifiable cessation of possession and operability of the Russian S-400 system, with formal certifications from the secretaries of Defense and State confirming there is no risk of compromise to sensitive F-35 technology.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The world’s largest scuba-diving organization, which has issued more than 31 million certifications since 1966 and trains roughly three-quarters of the world’s divers, is using its global network as a force for change.
—Time Contributors, Time, 29 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
Some independent certifications have emerged to help consumers make informed decisions.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Recognizing more foreign certifications would introduce genuine competition into the certification process itself, with welcome effects on prices and access.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Origin certifications from Italy, Greece or Spain are also a reliable quality signal.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Still expecting certifications for the 737 Max 7 and Max 10 this year.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
That means verifiable cessation of possession and operability of the Russian S-400 system, with formal certifications from the secretaries of Defense and State confirming there is no risk of compromise to sensitive F-35 technology.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certifications
certificates
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Instead of being able to source certificates on an annual basis, companies would have to find clean energy that is operating at the same time and in geographical proximity to their own operations.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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And some of the best hotel credit cards provide free night certificates as an ongoing perk.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Certifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifications. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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