Certificate

Pronunciation: /sərˈtɪfɪkət/

Certificate (noun)

  1. A paper showing you completed a course or achieved something.
  2. A document proving you own something, like a car or shares.
  3. An official paper showing a birth, marriage, or similar event.

Examples

  • She received a certificate for completing the course.
  • A certificate is required to prove your qualifications.

Common collocations: issue a certificate, valid certificate, certificate of completion, ownership certificate, transfer a certificate

Synonyms of Certificate

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Certificate

  • When discussing verification or proof.