certification

Language: en

🇬🇧 /ˌsɜːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ 🇺🇸 /ˌsɜrtəfəˈkeɪʃən/

📖 Definitions

  1. noun
    The act of certifying or the state of being certified; the process of confirming or attesting to something as true, accurate, or meeting a standard.; A document or credential issued by an authorized body that attests to a person's qualifications, competence, or the validity of something.; The formal process by which a recognized authority confirms that a person, organization, product, or system meets specified standards or requirements.; A written attestation or declaration that something is true or has been performed according to established standards.; The official recognition or endorsement given to a film, recording, or other media indicating its classification or rating for audiences.; In law, the process by which a court confirms that a case meets the requirements to proceed as a class action or to be transferred to a higher court.; The act of officially declaring someone to be mentally ill or legally incompetent, often resulting in involuntary commitment or guardianship.

🔗 Details

Word forms

countable / uncountable Plural: certifications

Collocations

certification processcertification examobtain certificationprofessional certificationcertification programcertification requirements

Derivatives

certifycertificatecertifiedcertifiablerecertificationcertifier

Synonyms

accreditationqualificationcredentialendorsementauthorizationvalidation

Commonly confused

certificate
EN: 'Certificate' is the physical document or credential issued; 'certification' is the process or status of being certified.
certitude
EN: 'Certitude' means a feeling of certainty or confidence; 'certification' is an official verification or credential.

Spelling tips

EN: Remember the sequence 'cert-i-fic-a-tion' — do not drop the 'i' before 'cation' (a common error is writing 'certifcation').

💬 Examples

  1. The certification of the product's safety took several months to complete.

  2. She received her teaching certification after completing the required coursework and exams.

  3. The company is seeking ISO 9001 certification for its quality management system.

  4. The bank required a certification of the applicant's income before approving the loan.

  5. The movie received an R certification due to its violent content.

  6. The judge granted certification of the class action lawsuit, allowing thousands of plaintiffs to proceed together.

  7. The patient's certification under the Mental Health Act allowed doctors to detain him for treatment.