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certification

certification

35 3.8
An official paper that proves something is true or someone is qualified
  • noun
  • /ˌsɜrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
: certificado
  • The teacher characteristics identified include teacher certification, subject matter knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and teaching experience.
  • teacher certification
  • degree or certification
  • hold certification

The, the paperwork that goes with it, all the certifications weighs more than the engine.

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Examples

  • Advanced training and certification can aid in the qualification of experts.

    Academic text (2008)
  • She received her scuba certification after completing the training course.

  • We have had this certification in market now for about seven years.

  • You do not need certification from the world at large that you are enough.

  • I want you all to pass this certification.

  • In the past, most programs have prepared students for certification for K-12 programs in the public schools.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Part of the coursework taken for certification can count toward a master's degree in education.

    Academic text (1991)
  • But we can take you through the eight-week foster parenting course, and you can get your certification.

  • The PMP designation is a certification provided by the Project Management Institute.

    Academic text (2011)
  • She got me a scuba certification in San Diego.

Synonyms

certificate
vscertification
307 2.7

A document that proves something is true, like a qualification or ownership

is the formal act or status of providing that official proof
credential
vscertification
165 5.3

An official paper that shows a person's identity or qualifications

focuses broadly on the act or document that gives such proof
diploma
vscertification
149 2.8

An official paper from a school or university that shows someone has finished a course of study

is broader, applying to proof of qualifications beyond academic completion
registration
vscertification
  • Formal
113 2.1

An official paper that shows officials have recorded a person or thing

is broader, proving truth or qualification beyond simple recorded status
documentation
vscertification
87 4.3

Documents that show proof of a fact or claim

is the single official proof issued alone rather than the whole set of records
verification
vscertification
  • Formal
13 5.3

A signed legal statement that says a claim is true

is a general official proof, not limited to sworn legal confirmation
seal of approval
vscertification
11 3.9

An official stamp shows a person in charge thinks something is good

is focused on proving truth or qualification rather than granting approval
cert
vscertification
  • Informal
9 8.3

A document that shows someone finished a course or training

is the formal process or proof behind that informal paper
imprimatur
vscertification
  • Formal
7 9.9

Official permission from an authority to publish a work

is about proving a fact or qualification rather than granting formal permission
official document
vscertification
  • Formal
5 3.3

A record issued by an authority that shows a legal agreement or gives a right

is more specific as proof that a fact or qualification is true
teaching certificate
vscertification
  • US
3 3.3

An official paper that shows someone can teach in public schools

is more general, covering proof of qualification in any field
credentials
vscertification
1 3.8

Documents or certificates that show who a person is, their qualifications and their role

refers to the overall process or proof rather than the set of papers
teacher's certificate
vscertification
  • Formal
1 3.4

An official paper that shows a person can teach in public schools

covers the same proof idea but applies to any qualification context

Antonyms

61 2.8

Refusing a request or saying something is not true

Officials stop someone from taking part because they did not follow a rule or meet a requirement

Compounds

A label on food that shows it follows Jewish rules about what you can eat

How Official

to license
156 3.4
diploma
149 2.8
certification
35 3.8
letter
∞ 1.0
note
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

certification singular

Morphology

certification = certify (transparent) = certify + ation

Standard noun formation from the verb 'certify' using the productive suffix '-ation', so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Certification comes from the same root as certain and certificate, from a Latin word meaning 'certain'. A certification is therefore a paper that makes something 'certain' or proves it is true.