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certificatory

certificatory

9.5
Giving official proof that something is real or valid
  • adjective
  • /sərˈtɪfɪˌkeɪtəri/
  • Formal
translation icon : certificatorio
  • The board issued a certificatory letter to validate his qualifications.

Examples

  • The certificatory stamp on the diploma assures employers of its authenticity.

  • Their audit report serves a certificatory function within the organization.

  • A certificatory document is required to prove your eligibility for the program.

  • This is a certificatory document.

  • The certificatory seal is important!

  • A certificatory letter from the institution confirmed that she had completed all the necessary coursework.

  • Before you can apply for the job, you need to submit a certificatory document validating your previous experience.

Synonyms

validatory
vscertificatory
  • Formal
8.1

Showing that results are true by giving supporting facts

is an official endorsement declaring it valid or genuine
verificatory
vscertificatory
9.6

A thing that helps show that something is true or correct

is an official endorsement rather than a simple factual check
confirmational
vscertificatory
7.2

Gives evidence that something is true

is an official endorsement not just general proof

How Official

authoritative
39 5.8
official
∞ 2.3
certificatory
  • Formal
9.5
confirmatory
2 6.6
informal
98 3.1

Surface Forms

certificatory positive

Morphology

certificatory = certificate (transparent) = certificate + ory

Formed by attaching the adjectival suffix '-ory' to 'certificate', producing an adjective meaning 'relating to or serving to certify'.

Etymology

Certificatory comes from the root cert- meaning 'certain', the same root you see in certify and certificate. That's why a certificatory document 'makes something certain' — it officially proves or confirms that it is valid or genuine.