certificate Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
    credential; credentials; certification.
  2. noun a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends
    security.
    • he held several valuable securities
  3. verb present someone with a certificate
  4. verb authorize by certificate

WordNet

Cer*tif"i*cate noun
Etymology
F. certificat, fr. LL. certificatus made certain, p. p. of certificare. See tify.
Definitions
  1. A written testimony to the truth of any fact; as, certificate of good behavior.
  2. A written declaration legally authenticated. Blackstone.
Cer*tif"i*cate transitive verb
Etymology
See Certify.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Certificated; present participle & verbal noun Certificating
Definitions
  1. To verify or vouch for by certificate.
  2. To furnish with a certificate; as, to certificate the captain of a vessel; a certificated teacher.

Webster 1913