certified

adjective

cer·​ti·​fied ˈsər-tə-ˌfīd How to pronounce certified (audio)
1
: having earned certification
a certified gemologist
2
: genuine, authentic
a certified big shot
certified intellectuals

Examples of certified in a Sentence

You must be certified in order to practice medicine. The carpentry work must be done by someone who is certified for the job. The food is certified kosher. Her boyfriend's a certified weirdo.
Recent Examples on the Web Every ultrasound is performed by a certified sonographer. Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2024 Additionally, the bill clarifies that certified kinship homes would be eligible for the same financial assistance and reimbursement as nonrelative foster care homes. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 4 June 2024 Little earned $210,000 last year, according to publicly available salary records, and also works as a certified financial planner. Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024 Search for sea turtles, sea lions, and blue-footed boobies during the day, and spend the evening in the ship's hot tub or take in one of the nightly lectures by certified naturalists from the Galapagos National Park. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for certified 

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Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of certified was in 1611

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“Certified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/certified. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.

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