recertification

noun

re·​cer·​ti·​fi·​ca·​tion (ˌ)rē-ˌsər-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce recertification (audio)
plural recertifications
: the act or process of certifying or being certified again
… a bill that will require the unions to petition for recertification if their membership drops below 50 percent of those eligible to participate.Zac Anderson

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Friction point: Airline companies, including Alaska and Delta, raised concerns about part of the legislation that would require employers to pay pilots their full wages after state family leave benefits run out, should pilots still be waiting for medical recertification. Melissa Santos, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025 Certifications are valid for five years, and candidates must finish all recertification requirements during the 12 months before the expiration date. Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025 Frank & Eileen is celebrating 15 years with the debut of its inaugural impact assessment following its B Corp recertification score of 125.5. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 Millions of Americans enrolled in federal student loan repayment programs should remain aware of the annual recertification requirement. John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for recertification 

Word History

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of recertification was in 1770

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“Recertification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recertification. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.

Medical Definition

recertification

noun
re·​cer·​ti·​fi·​ca·​tion (ˌ)rē-ˌsərt-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce recertification (audio)
: the act of having one's certification renewed
recertify verb
recertified; recertifying
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