1
[ adjective ] endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements

Examples

"a certified public accountant"

Used in print

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

Subject to the limitations hereinafter provided , the Secretary_of_the_Treasury is authorized and directed to pay , as prescribed by section 8 of_this Title , an amount not exceeding the principal of each award , plus accrued interests on such awards as bear interest , certified pursuant to section 5 of_this Title , in accordance with the award .

to make payments in_full of the principal of awards of $ 1000 or less , certified pursuant to section 5 of_this Title ;

to make payments of $ 1000 on the principal of each award of more_than $ 1000 in principal amount , certified pursuant to section 5 of_this Title ;

2
[ adjective ] having quality or payment or delivery guaranteed

Examples

"certified milk" "certified check" "certified mail"

Related terms

secure

3
[ adjective ] fit to be certified as insane (and treated accordingly)

Synonyms

certifiable

Related terms

insane

4
[ adjective ] holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified function or practice a specified skill

Synonyms

qualified

Examples

"a registered pharmacist" "a registered hospital"

Related terms

registered

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