certificate (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /sərˈtɪfɪkət/
Definition
An official document that confirms that a person has completed a course of study or passed an examination, or that something has met certain standards.
Examples
She received a certificate of completion for the online course.
The company was awarded a certificate for its excellent safety record.
You need to present your birth certificate to apply for a passport.
How to Use certificate
- certificate of completion (collocation)
- A certificate given when someone has finished a course or program. — "She proudly displayed her certificate of completion on the wall."
- certificate of authenticity (collocation)
- A document that guarantees an item is genuine. — "The antique vase included a certificate of authenticity from the museum."
- certificate of deposit (collocation)
- A type of savings account that holds a fixed amount of money for a fixed period of time. — "He opened a certificate of deposit with a higher interest rate."
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