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certification

certification

51 4.1
An official process of checking and approving that someone or something meets rules
  • noun
  • /ˌsɜrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
translation icon : certificación
  • The NBPTS, in its assessment process for certification, requires a demonstration of content knowledge by physical educators.
  • certification process
  • certification procedure
  • certification requirements

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Examples

  • NCLB defines a teacher as "highly qualified" if the state's certification and licensing requirements have been fulfilled.

    Academic text (2008)
  • A rationale for more stringent national standards of certification is presented.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Well, it would be no problem to get you emergency certification.

  • And also, you need to fill out these compliance certification documents.

  • - Certification requirements for teachers are determined under each state level.

  • The fifth year of the total program necessary for minimum secondary certification would result in a master's degree.

    Academic text (1990)
  • The course was part of the required coursework leading to state teacher certification.

    Academic text (2008)
  • The results, shown in Tables 1 and 2, demonstrate the tremendous variation in certification requirements across the states.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Ms. Remedios began her certification and standards activities with the Canadian Standards Association in 1967.

    Academic text (2011)
  • To become a certified teacher, you must meet the state's certification requirements and pass several exams.

Synonyms

certificate
vscertification
307 2.7

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

represents the formal process outcome rather than being the document itself
confirmation
vscertification
  • Formal
230 2.5

An official act that approves something and makes it valid

is the overall process of granting approval or qualification not only ratification
credential
vscertification
165 5.3

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

is the approval process rather than the physical proof document
validation
vscertification
  • Specialized
75 4.3

An act of checking that something is true, correct, or acceptable

focuses on granting approval rather than only checking correctness
authentication
vscertification
  • Specialized
27 6.3

Checking that a person or document is real

is broader, covering approval and qualification not just genuineness
accreditation
vscertification
  • Formal
20 6.1

Official approval that a school or program meets required standards

is similar but applies to general approval not only institutional standards
cert
vscertification
  • Informal
9 8.3

A document that shows someone finished a course or training

is the full official process rather than the short informal document
credentials
vscertification
1 3.8

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

are outcomes of the approval process rather than the confirmation act
credentialing
vscertification
  • Formal
1 5.1

Checking and approving someone's qualifications to give official permission

is the broader formal process of confirming or granting approval

Antonyms

180 3.0

Not being accepted by people or a group

Compounds

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

How Official

accreditation
  • Formal
20 6.1
certification
51 4.1
validation
  • Specialized
75 4.3
verification
34 3.9
to check
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 verb certify, built on the root cert meaning 'certain', the same idea you see in certain. That is why certification is the official act or process of making something 'certain' or giving formal approval.