Certificate
/ˈsɜːrtɪfɪkət/
Definitions
- (n.) An official document attesting to a fact, qualification, or authority.
She presented her birth certificate as proof of identity.
- (n.) A document acknowledging completion of a course or compliance with standards.
He received a certificate upon completing the training program.
Forms
- certificates
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Commentary
Certificates often serve as formal evidence but differ from licenses by typically confirming status rather than granting rights.
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