certificate

Meanings

Plural: certificates

Noun

• a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
• a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends
• A document containing a certified statement.
• A document evidencing ownership or debt.
• A document serving as evidence that a person has completed an educational course, issued either by an institution not authorised to grant diplomas, or to a student not qualifying for a diploma.
• The information needed in order to verify a positive answer to a problem.
• Ellipsis of public key certificate.
• A motion picture age rating.

Verb

• present someone with a certificate
• authorize by certificate
• To supply with a certificate, especially following certification.

Synonyms

certification, credential, credentials, security

Related Words

certified, certify