transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsər-tə-ˌfī ]
transitive verb
( -fied ; -fy·ing )
Etymology: Middle English certifien, from Anglo-French certefier, from Late Latin certificare, from Latin certus certain — more at certain
Date: 14th century
1. : to attest authoritatively: as
a. : confirm
b. : to present in formal communication
c. : to attest as being true or as represented or as meeting a standard
d. : to attest officially to the insanity of
2. : to inform with certainty : assure
3. : to guarantee (a personal check) as to signature and amount by so indicating on the face
4. : to recognize as having met special qualifications (as of a governmental agency or professional board) within a field
agencies that certify teachers
• cer·ti·fi·er -ˌfī(-ə)r noun
Synonyms:
certify , attest , witness , vouch mean to testify to the truth or genuineness of something. certify usually applies to a written statement, especially one carrying a signature or seal
certified that the candidate had met all requirements
attest applies to oral or written testimony usually from experts or witnesses
attested to the authenticity of the document
witness applies to the subscribing of one's own name to a document as evidence of its genuineness
witnessed the signing of the will
vouch applies to one who testifies as a competent authority or a reliable person
willing to vouch for her integrity
Synonym: see in addition approve .