How Do You Spell CERTIFICATE?

Pronunciation: [sətˈɪfɪkət] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "certificate" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable is pronounced with a short "er" as in "her" sound ( /ˈsɜːrtɪfɪkət/ ), the second syllable has a long "ih" sound as in "it" ( / -sə-kayt/ ) and the final syllable has a soft "ut" sound as in "cut" ( / -kət/ ). The word "certificate" refers to an official document that confirms someone's achievement or completion of a course or program.

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CERTIFICATE Meaning and Definition

  1. A certificate is a formal, written document issued by an authorized institution to validate or confirm a particular fact, achievement, or qualification. It serves as documentary evidence to support claims made by individuals or organizations in various contexts.

    Certificates can be issued for a wide range of purposes, depending on the field or industry. For example, educational institutions may issue certificates to students upon successful completion of a course or program. These certificates verify the individual's level of education or specialized training in a specific subject or field of study.

    In professional settings, certificates may be obtained to demonstrate competence or proficiency in a particular skill or area. For instance, individuals can earn certifications in areas such as project management, language proficiency, computer programming, or medical specialties. These certifications provide tangible proof of their expertise and can enhance their career prospects.

    Certificates can also serve legal purposes, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, or death certificates. These official documents record vital information related to personal events and are often required for official transactions or legal proceedings.

    Overall, certificates are formal documents that offer legitimate evidence or acknowledgment of an individual's accomplishments, qualifications, or legal status. They contribute to establishing credibility, enhancing career opportunities, and facilitating smooth bureaucratic processes in various spheres of life.

  2. • A declaration in writing to testify something; a testimonial of character.
    • To give a status or position to by a written declaration, as to a parishioner by a clergyman, or to a teacher by the Committee of Privy Council on Education.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of CERTIFICATE

The word "certificate" derives from the Latin word "certificatus", the past participle of the verb "certificare", which means "to make certain, to attest, to verify". This Latin term is a combination of "certus" (meaning "certain") and "facere" (meaning "to make"). In essence, the word "certificate" originally referred to a document that was issued to confirm or establish certainty about something. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various types of official documents that provide evidence, verification, or authorization.

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Plural form of CERTIFICATE is CERTIFICATES

Conjugate verb Certificate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have certificated
you would have certificated
he/she/it would have certificated
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they would have certificated
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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they would be certificating

FUTURE

I will certificate
you will certificate
he/she/it will certificate
we will certificate
they will certificate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you certificate
we let´s certificate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to certificate

PAST CONTINUOUS

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we were certificating
they were certificating

PAST PARTICIPLE

certificated

PAST PERFECT

I had certificated
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we had certificated
they had certificated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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we had been certificating
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PRESENT

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you certificate
he/she/it certificates
we certificate
they certificate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am certificating
you are certificating
he/she/it is certificating
we are certificating
they are certificating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

certificating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have certificated
you have certificated
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we have certificated
they have certificated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been certificating
you have been certificating
he/she/it has been certificating
we have been certificating
they have been certificating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it certificate

SIMPLE PAST

I certificated
you certificated
he/she/it certificated
we certificated
they certificated

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