certification — the action or process of providing or checking the credentials of someone or something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or process of providing or checking the credentials of someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
Example Sentences
- After three attempts, he finally passed the certification exam and celebrated by eating a whole pizza.
- The company requires IT certification for all technical positions.
- She framed her nursing certification and hung it next to her collection of cat photos.
certification
NOUN[/ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/]
the action or process of providing or checking the credentials of someone or something
Official verifying credentials and certificates
Certification earned at the station, recognized by the whole nation!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Certification derives from Latin certus (certain, sure) combined with the verb-forming suffix -ify (to make), then taking the nominalizing suffix -ation. The word evolved to denote the formal process of making something certain or official, reflecting the Roman practice of authenticating important documents with seals to guarantee their veracity.
Breakdown
cert- (from Latin certus, meaning certain/sure) + -ify (to make or cause to be) + -ation (process or result of an action), creating the sense of 'the process of making certain or officially verifying.'
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📝Examples
“After three attempts, he finally passed the certification exam and celebrated by eating a whole pizza.”
“The company requires IT certification for all technical positions.”
“She framed her nursing certification and hung it next to her collection of cat photos.”
“The product received organic certification from the agricultural department.”
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