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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

certify

/ˈsɝ.tɪ.faɪ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.08 in modern English

Syllables
cer-ti-fy
IPA
/ˈsɝ.tɪ.faɪ/
15
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To attest to (a fact) as the truth.

Transitive verb

verb

To authenticate or verify in writing.

Transitive verb

verb

To attest that a product, service, organization, or person has met an official standard.

Transitive verb

verb

To inform; to tell (a person) that something is true.

Archaic; Transitive verb

verb

To assure (oneself) of something; to ascertain.

Archaic

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Old French certefier (“confirm, assure, make certain”). Compare French certifier.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈsɝ.tɪ.faɪ/
  • British English: /ˈsɜː.tɪ.faɪ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

certifies (present, singular) certifying (participle, present) certified (participle, past) certified (past)

Derived Forms

certifiability certifiable decertify miscertify overcertify precertify recertify uncertify

Phrases

self-certify

Frequently Paired Words

certification

Synonyms

attest witness vouch for approve confirm manifest demonstrate evidence

Rhymes With

decertify

Questions

How do you pronounce certify?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsɝ.tɪ.faɪ/.
What does certify mean?
To attest to (a fact) as the truth.
Where does certify come from?
From Old French certefier (“confirm, assure, make certain”). Compare French certifier.

How to pronounce certify

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