certificate — an official document that states or confirms that certain facts are true
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an official document that states or confirms that certain facts are true
Pronunciation (IPA): /sərˈtɪfɪkət/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother still keeps her marriage certificate in a frame, right next to her driver's license from 1952.
- The doctor refused to give me a medical certificate just because I wanted a day off to binge-watch Netflix.
- You need to submit your certificate of graduation before the deadline.
certificate
NOUN[/sərˈtɪfɪkət/]
an official document that states or confirms that certain facts are true
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originates from Latin, derived from the concept of 'making certain' or 'confirming.' From the medieval period onward, it has been used to denote an official written document that attests to or verifies a fact or qualification.
Breakdown
certus (certain, sure) + facere (to make, to do) → certificare (to make certain) → certificate (a document that certifies).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother still keeps her marriage certificate in a frame, right next to her driver's license from 1952.”
“The doctor refused to give me a medical certificate just because I wanted a day off to binge-watch Netflix.”
“You need to submit your certificate of graduation before the deadline.”
“She proudly displayed her yoga instructor certificate, even though she could barely touch her toes.”
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