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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
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Recent Examples of certificate
Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2025
Unlike people, the machine will never get writer's cramp, and can replicate a person's signature on high volumes of letters, certificates, diplomas and other documents, according to Automated Signature Technology, an autopen manufacturer.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 4 June 2025
Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2024
Within the next two years, changes will take effect in the law governing the all-important family registry certificates that every Japanese citizen must hold.
—Hikari Hida, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2023
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Noun
According to Ryan Hurst, a researcher with over two decades of experience working with certificate authorities, such certificate distrust events occur about once every 15 months.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2025
Unlike people, the machine will never get writer's cramp, and can replicate a person's signature on high volumes of letters, certificates, diplomas and other documents, according to Automated Signature Technology, an autopen manufacturer.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 4 June 2025
Verb
How to make the move: Germany’s skilled worker visa allows certain individuals with a qualifying degree or certificate a six-month window to search for employment in their area of qualification.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2024
Within the next two years, changes will take effect in the law governing the all-important family registry certificates that every Japanese citizen must hold.
—Hikari Hida, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certificate
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Other initiatives included covering the cost of certification fees and collaborating with local schools to boost recruitment, the Park District said.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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To stay competitive, governments and businesses must work together to offer more AI learning programs and certifications to equip workers, ensure their economic growth and close the AI divide.—
Russell Sarder,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Verb
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When Culture Change Becomes A Game Everyone Knows How To Play Are you certified in pretending to learn while multitasking?—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Sometime Beatle publicist Derek Taylor pushed the idea that the album certified Brian Wilson as a genius, and this worked wonders for his reputation with British listeners and songwriters.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
Verb
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One of the many things that make chartering a large yacht so special is the variety of bucket-list level experiences that are possible.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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First, voters would elect the chartering committee in June or November 2026.—
Jonathan Horwitz,
Oc Register,
2 June 2025
Verb
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But even now, decades later, the U.S. has fewer missile interceptors deployed (44) than the treaty permitted (100).—
Matthew Bunn,
The Conversation,
6 June 2025
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Teams are permitted to have up to 35 players in their squad at the start of the tournament (and must have a minimum of 26).—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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As of June 9, 2025, 49 countries (plus the European Union) had ratified, just 11 short of the 60 needed.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Although Congress passed a three-year extension to the deadline in 1978, not enough states ratified the amendment in time.—
Sarah Bedford,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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Standards are set by accrediting agencies – private organizations that work with educational institutions to establish benchmarks.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Remember, almost every profession has to perform, record and submit some form of minimum continuous professional development hours per year in order to remain accredited.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Startups begin with a single product, focusing on validating product-market fit based on a few customer conversations or feedback, involving lots of demos and proof of concepts.—
Anjai Lal,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Reaching this point can feel thrilling, even validating.—
Melody Wilding,
Harvard Business Review,
13 June 2025
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In response to Iran's expanding missile program, the U.S. recently sanctioned multiple individuals and entities in both Iran and China involved in procuring missile propellant materials.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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That order had already been used to sanction ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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“Certificate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certificate. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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