certify
/ˈsɜːrtɪfaɪ/
verb
- To officially confirm that something is true, accurate, or meets certain standards.
- The accountant must certify that the financial reports are correct.
- She had to certify her birth certificate with a notary.
- The lab will certify the water as safe to drink.
- To officially recognize someone as having met the requirements for a particular skill or profession.
- The organization certifies teachers who complete the training program.
- He is certified to operate heavy machinery.
- After passing the exam, she was certified as a personal trainer.
- To declare officially that someone is mentally ill and should be treated in a hospital.
- The court ordered that she be certified and placed in a care facility.
- He was certified after a thorough psychiatric evaluation.
- The doctor certified the patient for involuntary treatment.
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