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Definition certificate in British English
certificate
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/sə(r)ˈtɪfɪkət/
1
an official document or record stating that particular facts are true. For example a birth certificate gives the official facts about your birth and a health certificate gives the facts about your state of health.
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2
an official document stating that you have passed an examination, successfully completed a course, or achieved the necessary qualifications to work in a particular profession
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