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| 1. | [ noun ] (writing) a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts | |
| Synonyms: | credential credentials certification | |
| Related terms: | document card bill_of_health teaching_certificate probate birth_certificate certificate_of_incorporation commission registration diploma license | |
| 2. | [ verb ] present someone with a certificate | |
| Related terms: | award security | |
| 3. | [ verb ] authorize by certificate | |
| Related terms: | authorize security | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (finance,writing) a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends | |
| Synonyms: | security | |
| Examples: | "he held several valuable securities" |
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| Related terms: | legal_document bond stock_certificate zero-coupon_security scrip registered_security letter_security partnership_certificate proprietorship_certificate convertible mortgage-backed_security listed_security government_security unlisted_security certify | |
| Similar spelling: |
certificated certificatory certification certified certifiable certified_milk |
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