certificate

Noun · Verb
Synonyms: certificationcredentialcredentialssecurity

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. a document attesting to the truth of certain stated factsSynonyms: certificationcredentialcredentials
  2. a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends“he held several valuable securities”Synonyms: security

Verb (2)

  1. present someone with a certificate
  2. authorize by certificate
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Certificate \Cer*tif"i*cate\, n. [F. certificat, fr. LL. certificatus made certain, p. p. of certificare. See tify.]

1.A written testimony to the truth of any fact; as, certificate of good behavior. [1913 Webster]

2.A written declaration legally authenticated. [1913 Webster]

Trial by certificate, a trial which the testimony of the person certifying is the only proper criterion of the point in dispute; as, when the issue is whether a person was absent in the army, this is tried by the certificate of the proper officer in writing, under his seal. --Blackstone. [1913 Webster]

Certificate \Cer*tif"i*cate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Certificated; p. pr. & vb. n. Certificating.] [See Certify.] [1913 Webster]

1.To verify or vouch for by certificate. [1913 Webster]

2.To furnish with a certificate; as, to certificate the captain of a vessel; a certificated teacher. [1913 Webster]

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