English Dictionary
Definition certify in British English
certify verb
[transitive] verb
/ˈsɜː(r)tɪfaɪ/
1
to state officially that something is true, accurate, or of a satisfactory standard
Example
Government auditors will certify the financial reports.
2
to give someone an official document stating that they have passed an examination or have achieved the qualifications necessary to work in a particular profession
3
to state officially that someone is seriously mentally ill
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