certification has definitions from the field of writing
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[ noun ] the act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on

Synonyms

enfranchisement

Used in print

(Edward Austin Walton, "On Education for the Interior...)

The element of public danger which enters so largely into architectural certification , however , would demand a prolonged study of structure .

Not_only should every educator above the rank of instructor be expected to be a member of one of the professional organizations , but his first qualification for membership as an educator should be so sharply scrutinized that membership would be equivalent_to certification to teach the subject .

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[ noun ] confirmation that some fact or statement is true

Used in print

(Legislation on Foreign Relations. Committee on Foreign...)

Such certification shall be final and conclusive and shall not be subject to review by any other official or department , agency , or establishment of the United_States .

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[ noun ] validating the authenticity of something or someone

Synonyms

authentication

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