certified

Intermediate

/ˈsɝː.t̬ə.faɪd/

adjective
approved by an official organization to do a particular job because you have successfully completed its examination and proved that you have the necessary training and qualifications

certified in a sentence

  • “Doctors certified him as insane.”
  • “All certified dental assistants have been certified by the Dental Assisting National Board.”
  • “a certified accountant”
  • “certified financial planners”

What does “certified” mean?

certified (adjective) means approved by an official organization to do a particular job because you have successfully completed its examination and proved that you have the necessary training and qualifications. It is pronounced /ˈsɝː.t̬ə.faɪd/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "certified" mean?
certified (adjective) means: approved by an official organization to do a particular job because you have successfully completed its examination and proved that you have the necessary training and qualifications
How do you pronounce "certified"?
"certified" is pronounced /ˈsɝː.t̬ə.faɪd/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "certified" in a sentence?
Here is "certified" used in a sentence: Doctors certified him as insane.

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