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1certificate

noun cer·tif·i·cate \(ˌ)sər-ˈti-fi-kət\

: a document that is official proof that something has happened

: a document that is official proof that you have finished school or a course of training

: a document which shows that you own something

Full Definition of CERTIFICATE

1
:  a document containing a certified statement especially as to the truth of something; specifically :  a document certifying that one has fulfilled the requirements of and may practice in a field
2
:  something serving the same end as a certificate
3
:  a document evidencing ownership or debt <a stock certificate>
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Origin of CERTIFICATE

Middle English certificat, from Medieval Latin certificatum, from Late Latin, neuter of certificatus, past participle of certificare to certify
First Known Use: 15th century

2certificate

verb cer·tif·i·cate \-ˈti-fə-ˌkāt\
cer·tif·i·cat·edcer·tif·i·cat·ing

Definition of CERTIFICATE

transitive verb
:  to testify to or authorize by a certificate; especially :  certify 4
cer·tif·i·ca·to·ry \-ˈti-fi-kə-ˌtr-ē\ adjective

First Known Use of CERTIFICATE

1818

Other Business Terms

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CERTIFICATE Defined for Kids

certificate

noun cer·tif·i·cate \sər-ˈti-fi-kət\

Definition of CERTIFICATE for Kids

1
:  a written or printed statement that is proof of some fact
2
:  a paper showing that a person has met certain requirements
3
:  a paper showing ownership
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