certified
Americanadjective
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having or proved by a certificate.
a certified representative.
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guaranteed; reliably endorsed.
a certified check.
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legally declared insane.
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committed to a mental institution.
adjective
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holding or guaranteed by a certificate
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endorsed or guaranteed
a certified cheque
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(of a person) declared legally insane
Other Word Forms
- noncertified adjective
- uncertified adjective
- well-certified adjective
Etymology
Origin of certified
Example Sentences
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Douglas Boneparth, a certified financial planner, had managed his family’s finances until a few years ago, when his wife, Heather, decided she wanted more visibility.
A spokesperson for General Mills, whose cereal brands include Cheerios and Lucky Charms, said the company remains committed to removing certified synthetic colours from all US cereals by this summer.
From BBC
Asked if the story was true, Leah responded, “If my father, mother, and brother David have certified to such a statement, it is true.”
From Literature
The loans “become dangerous … when they are used to preserve a lifestyle instead of solve a balance-sheet problem,” said Justin Rice, a certified financial planner at Hamilton, N.J.-based Personal Wealth Strategies.
From MarketWatch
In most other cases, you would be required to submit a certified copy of the death certificate to a financial institution in order to transfer or deposit inherited funds into your account.
From MarketWatch
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