CERTIFIED
Dictionary entry overview: What does certified mean?
• CERTIFIED (adjective)
The adjective CERTIFIED has 4 senses:
1. endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements
2. having quality or payment or delivery guaranteed
3. fit to be certified as insane (and treated accordingly)
4. holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified function or practice a specified skill
Familiarity information: CERTIFIED used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• CERTIFIED (adjective)
Meaning:
Endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements
Context example:
a certified public accountant
Similar:
certifiable (capable of being guaranteed or certified)
certificated; credentialed; documented (officially documented)
Antonym:
uncertified (lacking requisite official documentation or endorsement)
Meaning:
Having quality or payment or delivery guaranteed
Context examples:
certified milk / certified check / certified mail
Similar:
secure (free from danger or risk)
Meaning:
Fit to be certified as insane (and treated accordingly)
Synonyms:
certifiable; certified
Similar:
insane (afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement)
Meaning:
Holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified function or practice a specified skill
Synonyms:
qualified; certified
Context examples:
a registered pharmacist / a registered hospital
Similar:
registered (listed or recorded officially)
