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certifying

|cer-ti-fy-ing|

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/ˈsɜːrtɪˌfaɪɪŋ/

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/ˈsɜːtɪˌfaɪɪŋ/

(certify)

official recognition

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
certifycertifiescertifiedcertifiedcertifyingcertified
Etymology
Etymology Information

'certify' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'certifier', where 'certus' meant 'certain' and 'facere' meant 'to make'.

Historical Evolution

'certifier' transformed into the Middle English word 'certifien', and eventually became the modern English word 'certify'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make certain', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to confirm or attest'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'certify'.

The organization is certifying the quality of the products.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45