certificate

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   An official document that proves a fact, such as a qualification or an event.

   You will need to show your birth certificate.

2. 2
   noun

   An official document showing that you own something or are owed money.

   The bank issued a certificate confirming the deposit.

3. 3
   verb

   To give someone an official certificate.

   The board will certificate everyone who passes the course.

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.

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