■ noun sə'tɪfɪkət
1》 an official document attesting or recording a particular fact or event, a level of achievement, the fulfilment of a legal requirement, etc.
2》 an official classification awarded to a cinema film by a board of censors, indicating its suitability for a particular age group.
■ verb sə'tɪfɪkeɪt provide with or attest in an official document.
Derivatives
certification noun
Origin
ME: from Fr. certificat or med. L. certificat- , certificare (see certify ).