noun
certification
sur-tih-fih-KAY-shun/ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
Official confirmation that required standards or qualifications have been met.
The inspector tests the device as part of its certification.
Etymology
The action of “making certain” developed into demonstration or proof. In the standards-related sense, certification supplies official assurance that a person or thing satisfies the requirements.
In context
which is a certification that demonstrates my competency in computer forensic, particularly in Windows-based system.
More examples
- The equipment requires safety certification before use.
- He renews his professional certification each year.
- The label indicates certification by an independent testing body.
Forms
certification · certifications
certify verb — formally confirm that requirements are met
Similar words
- accreditation
- Accreditation often recognizes an institution or program; certification commonly attests a person’s qualification or a product’s compliance.
- qualification
- A qualification is an ability or credential; certification is formal confirmation of meeting a standard.