certifiably
- adverb
- /ˈsɜrtɪfaɪəbli/
- Like, a certifiably proven thing?
Examples
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In closing, let us praise the one certifiably great thing about Metal Gear Solid 4, and the one shining beacon that fills us with faith in Kojima's future productions: the flow of the dialogue.
Blog text (12) -
Similarly, the government's purchasing power for items ranging from paper clips and air travel to smart bombs and aircraft carriers could be directed to corporations with certifiably broad-based ownership.
Academic text (1998) -
The gap between subject and object could not be certifiably bridged.
Academic text (1990) -
Even for substance-oriented students who persevered, the need to be certifiably proficient in methods left scarcely any extra time for pursuits in pre-scientific fields.
Academic text (1995) -
You've heard her spout the racial stuff they're taught there, and as I've said before, they insist that she never miss a day's school unless she's certifiably ill.
Fiction book (1994) -
The study's findings are certifiably accurate, confirmed by independent researchers.
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If the document is certifiably authentic, it will greatly increase the value of the artifact.
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The museum has certifiably verified the age of the ancient artifact through carbon dating.
Synonyms
In a way that proves something and leaves no doubt
Can be clearly shown to be true by facts or proof
In a way you can show is true using facts or tests
In a way that cannot be proved wrong
Can be shown to be true with proof
In a way that no one can doubt
In a way nobody can doubt
How Verifiable
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Surface Forms
Morphology
certifiably = certifiable (transparent) = certify + able + ly
Formed by adding '-ly' to the adjective 'certifiable' (certify + -able), and the meaning 'in a way that can be officially confirmed' follows directly from the base.
Etymology
Certifiably comes from certify, which means 'to make certain', and is related to certain and certificate. So if something is certifiably true, it can be officially proved or confirmed.