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a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something
submitted the required certifications
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Recent Examples of certifications
Fashion brands tend to treat traceability as a documentation exercise, the company said, relying on supplier declarations and chain-of-custody certifications to substantiate sourcing claims.
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Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Her background includes certifications in organizational change management and professional development, along with years of experience in corporate learning, leadership development and global transformation.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
She was further accused of writing prescriptions without the proper education, credentials and certifications and of submitting fraudulent Medicaid claims.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Word of mouth is often the best way, along with reviews and board certifications.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Employees allegedly fabricated safety inspections and certifications related to systems on the vessel, providing those false documents to the NTSB and a federal grand jury in Baltimore.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Here are four of the nine certifications listed in the guide that are frequently cited as being important.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026
Members of the panel recommended the officers’ certifications be suspended or revoked outright.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
The company has also pledged to pay for any training or certifications required to train the local fire department on how to address fires at its facility.
—Sofi Zeman
may 2, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Her background includes certifications in organizational change management and professional development, along with years of experience in corporate learning, leadership development and global transformation.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
She was further accused of writing prescriptions without the proper education, credentials and certifications and of submitting fraudulent Medicaid claims.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Word of mouth is often the best way, along with reviews and board certifications.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Employees allegedly fabricated safety inspections and certifications related to systems on the vessel, providing those false documents to the NTSB and a federal grand jury in Baltimore.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Here are four of the nine certifications listed in the guide that are frequently cited as being important.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026
Members of the panel recommended the officers’ certifications be suspended or revoked outright.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
The company has also pledged to pay for any training or certifications required to train the local fire department on how to address fires at its facility.
—Sofi Zeman
may 2, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certifications
certificates
Noun
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Construction trade certificates generated the highest return, at roughly $48,000 over 15 years.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
15 May 2026
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All Windows 10 PCs will need new certificates, albeit only PCs enrolled for extended security updates (ESU) are eligible.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Certifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifications. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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