certify

Intermediate

/ˈsɝː.t̬ə.faɪ/

verb
to say in a formal or official way, usually in the form of an official document, that something is true or correct

certify in a sentence

  • “Employees need to self-certify their absence within a week.”
  • “I hereby certify (that) the above information is true and accurate.”
  • “The man was certified (as) dead on arrival at the hospital.”
  • “The meat has been certified (as) fit for human consumption.”

What does “certify” mean?

certify (verb) means to say in a formal or official way, usually in the form of an official document, that something is true or correct. It is pronounced /ˈsɝː.t̬ə.faɪ/. 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 "certify" mean?
certify (verb) means: to say in a formal or official way, usually in the form of an official document, that something is true or correct
How do you pronounce "certify"?
"certify" is pronounced /ˈsɝː.t̬ə.faɪ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "certify" in a sentence?
Here is "certify" used in a sentence: Employees need to self-certify their absence within a week.

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