Certifying
/ˈsɜːrtɪˌfaɪɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of certify; to attest or confirm formally, often in a legal or official context.
The notary public is certifying the authenticity of the signatures.
Forms
- certify
- certifies
- certified
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Commentary
As a present participle, 'certifying' is mainly used in continuous verb forms and legal descriptions of ongoing formal attestations.
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