certificate
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5.1
- noun
- /sərˈtɪfɪkɪt/
- Texting
- Renewable energy certificates allow renewable energy production to be located anywhere.
- digital certificate
Examples
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The website uses a security certificate to ensure that all connections are encrypted.
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A spokeswoman added that it had electronic records of all the certificates, which could be reissued.
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Just for your information, I am using an internal certificate authority for this certificate.
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If there is a problem with your certificate, it should let you know.
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If they check your end user certificate, you're finished.
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I keep getting the error that the certificate cannot be installed on the specified server.
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We found a way to automatically create proper certificate and encryption keys.
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If so, can I reuse my current certificates that are on the front-end server?
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To access the secure server, you must install the digital certificate issued by our IT department.
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Users can download the software only if they accept the terms outlined in the certificate of authenticity.
Synonyms
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5.6
A secret such as a password or token used to prove who a user is and allow access
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7.7
A digital document that proves who a website or server is and allows secure connections
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3.8
Documents or certificates that show who a person is, their qualifications and their role
Compounds
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2.1
An official paper that shows a person's name, date, and place when they were born
- Specialized
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4.1
A paper from a bank showing you deposit money for a fixed time to earn interest
- Formal
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6.8
An official paper from the government that shows a company is legally formed
- Formal
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3.4
An official paper that shows a person can teach in public schools
- Specialized
An official paper that shows a loan to a government or company, with amount, interest, and payback date
- Specialized
A written paper that shows a person owes money and promises to pay it back
A company that sells certificates and promises to pay a fixed amount on a set date
An official exam taken by students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland at about 16
- Formal
An official paper that shows who owns and is responsible for a business owned by one person
- Formal
An official document showing how much each person owns in a business
How Trusted
- Specialized
- Texting
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5.1
- Formal
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5.3
∞
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3.3
Surface Forms
Etymology
Certificate comes from the Latin parts certus ('certain') and facere ('to make'), meaning 'to make certain'. A digital certificate makes a website or person's identity 'certain' to your browser so the connection can be secure.