certificate
pronunciation
How to pronounce certificate in British English:
UK [səˈtɪfɪkət , səˈtɪfɪkeɪt]
How to pronounce certificate in American English:
US [sərˈtɪfɪkət , sərˈtɪfɪkeɪt]
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- Noun:
- a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
- a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends
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- Verb:
- present someone with a certificate
- authorize by certificate
Word Origin
- certificate (n.)
- early 15c., "action of certifying," from French certificat, from Medieval Latin certificatum "thing certified," noun use of neuter past participle of certificare (see certify). Of documents, from mid-15c., especially a document which attests to someone's authorization to practice or do something (1540s).
Example
- 1. Even then you still don 't get the patent certificate .
- 2. Should the agency refuse , that certificate too is probably in doubt .
- 3. If handwriting is dying , type out the death certificate .
- 4. Even birth certificate reporting is catching up .
- 5. In return for their time , participants received a $ 10 gift certificate .