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certify

Pronunciation: /ˈsɜː.tɪ.faɪ/

The English word “certify” has 5 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To attest to (a fact) as the truth.
  2. To authenticate or verify in writing.
  3. To attest that a product, service, organization, or person has met an official standard.
  4. To inform; to tell (a person) that something is true.
  5. To assure (oneself) of something; to ascertain.

Etymology

From Old French certefier (“confirm, assure, make certain”). Compare French certifier.

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