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as in attesting
to declare (something) to be true or genuine
experts certified the letter as indeed having been written by Abraham Lincoln
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as in enabling
to give official or legal power to
certified her as a teacher
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as in verifying
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
please bring in a doctor's note to certify that you were really sick
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Recent Examples of certifying
On that date in 2021, Americans got a civics lesson about the mechanics of electing a president and certifying the results.
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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
But early this year, the county watchdog elliptically referenced the case in a quarterly Office of Inspector General report, noting that at least one administration official was eventually reported to the state commission in charge of certifying and decertifying peace officers.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
The Supreme Court each year goes through a process known as certifying a need for judicial positions to the Legislature, which has ultimate authority to decide whether to create — and fund — judgeships.
—Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
According to the charges, the company defrauded the Federal Aviation Administration during the process of certifying the 737 Max to carry its first passengers.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
The lawsuit names the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, which played a key role in certifying the results.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
The motion sought a brief delay in certifying election results to allow Navajo members time to fix early ballots rejected for missing or mismatched signatures.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
The Grand Canyon State added the proposal to ballots after certifying 577,951 signatures calling for the vote, a number far beyond the total required to put the question before voters.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Judd joined Supervisor Ann English, the lone Democrat on the three-person board, in certifying the results three days after the deadline, following a judge's order.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
But early this year, the county watchdog elliptically referenced the case in a quarterly Office of Inspector General report, noting that at least one administration official was eventually reported to the state commission in charge of certifying and decertifying peace officers.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
The Supreme Court each year goes through a process known as certifying a need for judicial positions to the Legislature, which has ultimate authority to decide whether to create — and fund — judgeships.
—Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
According to the charges, the company defrauded the Federal Aviation Administration during the process of certifying the 737 Max to carry its first passengers.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
The lawsuit names the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, which played a key role in certifying the results.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
The motion sought a brief delay in certifying election results to allow Navajo members time to fix early ballots rejected for missing or mismatched signatures.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
The Grand Canyon State added the proposal to ballots after certifying 577,951 signatures calling for the vote, a number far beyond the total required to put the question before voters.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Judd joined Supervisor Ann English, the lone Democrat on the three-person board, in certifying the results three days after the deadline, following a judge's order.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certifying
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Also on the tech front, social media will be instrumental in enabling more efficient communications between students and property staff, Westover says.Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Watch for housing design to evolve in ways that bring students together as opposed to enabling them to stay apart.Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Getting a transcript from the IRS is a useful way to double check your information, and verifying how much you were actually paid by whoever issued you the form is important too.Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The easiest way to find out if your local Planet Fitness will be open is by searching for your location and verifying the hours posted here.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
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Fragments of the debates about authorizing the persecutions show courtiers much more concerned with policing ordinary life than their predecessors.Jeffrey E. Schulman / Made by History, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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The debt limit is a relic of World War I, when Congress stopped authorizing individual instances of government borrowing and replaced them with a blanket authorization — up to a certain limit.Scott Horsley, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
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Stars like Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Britney Spears opted for them on red carpets and events, confirming them as a key element of the 2000s imagination.Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 4 Jan. 2025
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Aldis made the announcement ahead of the show, confirming the adjustment to tonight's match lineup.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Blocking federal funds from being used in the provision of gender-affirming care has been the most popular anti-trans proposal in Congress.Orion Rummler, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
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These provisions included multiple attempts to restrict federal funding for gender-affirming care, which all failed.Orion Rummler, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
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For many business leaders, building an AI strategy that aligns with organizational goals while empowering employees to embrace the change is challenging.Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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This metallic stone is also linked to strength and endurance, empowering this Earth sign to stay resilient in the face of adversity while maintaining emotional and mental clarity.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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But two years ago, the Diamondbacks exploited the three wild card system, qualifying for the postseason with 84 wins and then going on a magical run to the Series.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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His prior attempts at qualifying for Xfinity Series races, though only achieving a best finish of 28th at Pocono Raceway, have set the stage for this opportunity.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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Hanukkah’s story is one of defiance and survival — a small band of believers reclaiming their sacred space and asserting their faith against a powerful empire.Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Cases like Lively’s serve as stark reminders of the challenges employees face when speaking up against harassment or asserting their rights.Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Certifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifying. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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