Certificate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /(ˌ)sər-ˈti-fi-kət/ (noun) /(ˌ)sər-ˈti-fə-ˌkāt/ (verb) cer·tif·i·cate

Meaning & Definition of Certificate

Certificate (noun)

  1. a document containing a certified statement especially as to the truth of something; specifically, a document certifying that one has fulfilled the requirements of and may practice in a field
  2. something serving the same end as a certificate
  3. a document evidencing ownership or debt

Certificate (verb)

  1. to testify to or authorize by a certificate; especially, certify

Certificate (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something

    "a certificate will be awarded to each person who completes the course in lifesaving"

    similar: certification, document, instrument
    related: credentials, diploma, parchment, record, warrant, writ, warranty, coupon, voucher

Certificate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in certify, accredit

    similar: accredit, certify, charter (British), ratify, allow, let, permit, legitimize, sanction, validate, warrant, approve, endorse, reaccredit, reapprove, recertify, recharter, revalidate, empower, enable, enfranchise, license, authorize, entitle, privilege, qualify
    opposite: disqualify, disable, disempower, disenfranchise, decertify, disallow, forbid, proscribe, delegitimize, invalidate, nullify

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Certificate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Certificate:

British: charter
certification, document, instrument, accredit, certify, ratify, allow, let, permit, legitimize, sanction, validate, warrant, approve, endorse, reaccredit, reapprove, recertify, recharter, revalidate, empower, enable, enfranchise, license, authorize, entitle, privilege, qualify

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Certificate

Words with the opposite meaning of Certificate:

disqualify, disable, disempower, disenfranchise, decertify, disallow, forbid, proscribe, delegitimize, invalidate, nullify

Related Words for Certificate

credentials, diploma, parchment, record, writ, warranty, coupon, voucher

Word Forms of Certificate

Inflections: certificated, certificating

Derived words: certificatory (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Certificate

Middle English certificat, from Medieval Latin certificatum, from Late Latin, neuter of certificatus, past participle of certificare to certify

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Certificate

Words & Phrases Containing Certificate

certificate of deposit, birth certificate, gift certificate, silver certificate, stock certificate, death certificate, marriage certificate

Frequently Asked Questions about Certificate

What does "Certificate" mean?

"Certificate" means a document containing a certified statement especially as to the truth of something; specifically, a document certifying that one has fulfilled the requirements of and may practice in a field. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a document containing a certified statement especially as to the truth of something; specifically, a document certifying that one has fulfilled the requirements of and may practice in a field. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Certificate"?

Other words for "Certificate" include certification, document, instrument, accredit, certify, charter, ratify and allow. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Certificate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Certificate"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Certificate". Common alternatives include certification, document, instrument, accredit, certify, charter, ratify, allow, let and permit.

What is the opposite of "Certificate"?

Antonyms of "Certificate" include disqualify, disable, disempower, disenfranchise, decertify, disallow, forbid and proscribe.

How do you use "Certificate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Certificate" in a sentence: "a certificate will be awarded to each person who completes the course in lifesaving".

Is "Certificate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Certificate" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Certificate" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Certificate" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Certificate"?

"Certificate" is pronounced /(ˌ)sər-ˈti-fi-kət/ as a noun and /(ˌ)sər-ˈti-fə-ˌkāt/ as a verb and divided into syllables as cer·tif·i·cate.