certifiable
pronunciation
How to pronounce certifiable in British English:
UK [ˈsɜ:tɪfaɪəbl]
How to pronounce certifiable in American English:
US [ˈsɜrtɪfaɪəbl]
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- Adjective:
- fit to be certified as insane (and treated accordingly)
- capable of being guaranteed or certified
Word Origin
- certifiable (adj.)
- 1846, from certify + -able. Meaning "so deranged as to be certifiably insane" is recorded from 1912.
Example
- 1. Manure from genetically modified animals is not certifiable .
- 2. You 're certifiable , you know that ? You okay ?
- 3. You know she 's certifiable , right ?
- 4. The environmental protection agency said that the investigators are trained , but that there are no certifiable standards .
- 5. In some cases , the assessment may show that the product is not certifiable . The reasons for the non-approval will be explained in the respective letter .