certificate

cer-tif-i-cate · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An official document attesting to a fact, qualification, or achievement.

  2. 2.

    A document proving someone has met certain standards or requirements.

  3. 3.

    A document of ownership or authenticity.

Forms

plural: certificates

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    birth certificate — official record of birth
  • •
    death certificate — official record of death
  • •
    gift certificate — a voucher for goods or services
  • •
    certificate of deposit — a bank savings product

Related words

See also: certify, credential, diploma, license
Synonyms: credential, diploma, document, license

Etymology

From Medieval Latin certificatum, neuter past participle of certificare ("to certify"), from Latin certus ("certain") + facere ("to make").