certificate

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   to present someone with a certificate

   The board will certificate all those who take the class.

2. 2
   noun

   A motion picture age rating.

   The film is certificate 15.

3. 3
   noun

   Synonym of certification.

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4. 4
   noun

   a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

5. 5
   noun

   a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment

6. 6
   verb

   to authorize by certificate

7. 7
   noun

   A document containing a certified statement.

8. 8
   noun

   A document evidencing ownership or debt.

Etymology

The noun is from Middle English certificat, certificate, sertyfycat, from Middle French certificat or its etymon Medieval Latin certificātum. The verb is from the noun.