certification (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definition

The action or process of providing or receiving official proof of a qualification or standard.

Examples

• The certification process can take several weeks.

• She needs to get her teaching certification before she can work in the school.

• This product has received certification for meeting safety standards.

How to Use certification

certification of (prepositional phrase)

Official proof that something meets a specific standard or requirement. — "The certification of the new drug took years of testing."

certification in (prepositional phrase)

Official proof of qualification in a particular field or skill. — "He has his certification in project management."

Synonyms of certification

Words with a similar meaning to certification:

• endorsement
• accreditation
• qualification
• authorization
• validation

Antonyms of certification

Words with the opposite meaning to certification:

• disqualification
• invalidity

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