certificate

Meanings

• noun

  A document that serves as proof of the possession of a right, certificate, title, or qualification.

  - "He presented a certificate as proof of his qualifications."
  - "The certificate attested to her graduation from the university."

• verb

  To provide (someone) with a certificate.

  - "The school will certificate all its students."
  - "The company certifies the quality of its products."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with certificate
heritage , jubilee , legacy , repertoire

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Variants

List of all variants of certificate that leads to same result
certificate , certificates , certificated , certificating , certificatory , certificate of deposit , birth certificate , birth certificates , gift certificate , gift certificates , silver certificate , silver certificates , stock certificate , stock certificates , death certificate , marriage certificate

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French certificat-, from certifier, from certif-, present participle of certifier 'confirm'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest certificate was issued by the Guinness World Records in 2011 and measured 1.5 meters by 2 meters (5 feet by 6.5 feet).

2. In the Middle Ages, certificates were often sealed with wax and a seal to ensure their authenticity.

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Related Concepts

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1. Diploma: A certificate or diploma is often used interchangeably, but a diploma is typically a certificate that is awarded upon completion of a degree program.

2. Certificate of Deposit (CD): A certificate of deposit is a type of savings account that offers a fixed interest rate in exchange for the depositor agreeing to keep their money in the account for a specified period of time.

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Culture

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Certificates have been used throughout history to recognize achievements, qualifications, and memberships. They serve as tangible evidence of an individual's accomplishments and can be displayed as a source of pride.

How to Memorize "certificate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a document with your name and the name of the issuing organization, as well as a seal or signature.
   - Visualize the feeling of holding a certificate in your hands and the sense of accomplishment it brings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'certificate' with the idea of recognition or achievement.
   - Think of a certificate as a symbol of your accomplishments or qualifications.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Certificates confirm achievements' or 'C for certificate, C for confirmation, A for achievements'.
   - Use the acronym 'CERTIFY' to remember the definition: Certificate - Evidence - Recognition - Title - Issuer - Format - Year

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