How Do You Spell DECERTIFY?

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈɜːtɪfˌa͡ɪ] (IPA)

The word "decertify" ( /diːˈsəːtɪfaɪ/ ) is spelled with the prefix "de-" meaning "to reverse" and the root word "certify" meaning "to confirm or verify". The spelling of "certify" derives from the Latin word "certifico" which means "to make certain". When the prefix "de-" is added, it changes the meaning of the word to "to revoke or remove confirmation". Therefore, "decertify" means the process of withdrawing or canceling a formal approval or certification.

DECERTIFY Meaning and Definition

1. Decertify is a verb that refers to the act of officially revoking or withdrawing certification or authorization from someone or something. It involves the process of declaring that a previously certified or authorized entity, individual, or organization no longer meets the necessary requirements or standards to hold the certification or authorization.

   Decertification can occur in various domains and contexts, such as professional certifications, licenses, accreditations, contracts, agreements, or even the recognition of results or achievements. Generally, decertifying something implies a loss of validity, credibility, or trust in the certified entity.

   In professional or occupational settings, decertification typically involves an examination or evaluation process conducted by a relevant governing body, board, or committee. If it is found that the certified individual or organization does not fulfill the established criteria or has violated regulations, the governing body may choose to decertify them. This decision can result in the loss of professional privileges, titles, rights, or memberships.

   Furthermore, decertification can also pertain to the invalidation of previously recognized agreements, contracts, or treaties, usually stemming from an assessment that the terms or conditions have been breached or are no longer being adhered to.

   Ultimately, decertify encompasses the action of officially nullifying or terminating certification, recognition, or authorization due to a failure to meet the requirements, standards, or obligations established by the relevant certifying body or authority.

Common Misspellings for DECERTIFY

• secertify
• xecertify
• cecertify
• fecertify
• recertify
• eecertify
• dwcertify
• dscertify
• ddcertify
• drcertify
• d4certify
• d3certify
• dexertify
• devertify
• defertify
• dedertify
• decwrtify
• decsrtify
• decdrtify

Etymology of DECERTIFY

The word "decertify" is derived from combining the prefix "de" meaning "remove" or "undo" with the word "certify". The term "certify" originates from the Latin word "certificare" which comes from "certus" meaning "sure" or "certain". It evolved through Old French and Middle English to ultimately become the word "certify" in the 16th century. By adding the prefix "de-" to "certify", it forms the word "decertify", indicating the act of removing or revoking a certification or assurance.

Similar spelling words for DECERTIFY

• deckert,
• deserts,
• desert rat,
• desertion,
• desert,
• dessert,
• desert lynx,
• desert fox.

Conjugate verb Decertify

CONDITIONAL

I would decertify

you would decertify

he/she/it would decertify

we would decertify

they would decertify

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be decertifying

you would be decertifying

he/she/it would be decertifying

we would be decertifying

they would be decertifying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have decertify

you would have decertify

he/she/it would have decertify

we would have decertify

they would have decertify

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been decertifying

you would have been decertifying

he/she/it would have been decertifying

we would have been decertifying

they would have been decertifying

FUTURE

I will decertify

you will decertify

he/she/it will decertify

we will decertify

they will decertify

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be decertifying

you will be decertifying

he/she/it will be decertifying

we will be decertifying

they will be decertifying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have decertified

you will have decertified

he/she/it will have decertified

we will have decertified

they will have decertified

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been decertifying

you will have been decertifying

he/she/it will have been decertifying

we will have been decertifying

they will have been decertifying

IMPERATIVE

you decertify

we let´s decertify

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to decertify

PAST

I decertified

you decertified

he/she/it decertified

we decertified

they decertified

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was decertifying

you were decertifying

he/she/it was decertifying

we were decertifying

they were decertifying

PAST PARTICIPLE

decertified

PAST PERFECT

I had decertified

you had decertified

he/she/it had decertified

we had decertified

they had decertified

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been decertifying

you had been decertifying

he/she/it had been decertifying

we had been decertifying

they had been decertifying

PRESENT

I decertify

you decertify

he/she/it decertifies

we decertify

they decertify

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am decertifying

you are decertifying

he/she/it is decertifying

we are decertifying

they are decertifying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

decertifying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have decertified

you have decertified

he/she/it has decertified

we have decertified

they have decertified

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been decertifying

you have been decertifying

he/she/it has been decertifying

we have been decertifying

they have been decertifying