certification

noun

ˌsər-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce certification (audio)
Definition of certificationnext
as in certificate
a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something submitted the required certifications

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Recent Examples of certification The determination paves the way to certification for the last model in the company’s best-selling family of airplanes, the 737 Max 10, just as Boeing seeking to sell and deliver more aircraft after years of safety and manufacturing crises. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 The school, which opened in 1991, offers a range of certifications, from private pilots’ licenses to a diploma in aviation, and is popular with international students. — Sheikh Saaliq, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 The Department of War awarded AIMS certification to the AN/APX-127(V)1 Combined Interrogator Transponder. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026 The extra Starliner upgrades and new rocket certifications will cost NASA another $359 million, Weigel said. — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for certification
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  • The state liquor board would have had to address that question, but the application won’t get that far without the local zoning certificate.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • That access has expanded over the years with the CSU offering both a minor and certificates in quantum technology, and providing research opportunities like the quantum lab.
    — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
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“Certification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certification. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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