Certify

usgb/ˈsɜːrtɪfaɪ/
verb

To state formally and with authority that something is true or correct.

The teacher certified that the student's work was original.
Visual representation of "certify" - To state formally and with authority that something is true or correct.

Often appears as...

  • certify truth
  • certify correctness
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Authority Needed

Use 'certify' when an official or authoritative statement is made, not just personal opinions.

Illustration for Authority Needed
Only after the inspection, could the engineer certify the bridge's safety.
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Formal Situations

'Certify' is formal and typically used in official documents, certificates, and legal contexts.

Illustration for Formal Situations
The diploma certifies her graduation from university.
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Not Always Positive

'Certify' doesn't imply something is positive, just that it's confirmed to be true.

Illustration for Not Always Positive
The auditor certified the company's loss at $1 million.
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