a document serving as evidence or as written testimony, as of status, qualifications, privileges, or the truth of something.

a document attesting to the fact that a person has completed an educational course, issued either by an institution not authorized to grant diplomas, or to a student not qualifying for a diploma.

Law . a statement, written and signed, which is by law made evidence of the truth of the facts stated, for all or for certain purposes.

Finance .

gold certificate.

silver certificate.

to furnish with or authorize by a certificate.

to issue an official certificate attesting to the training, aptitude, and qualification of

to certificate a teacher.

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affidavit , affirmation , attestation , authentication , authorization , certification , coupon , credential , deed , diploma , docket , documentation , endorsement , guarantee , license , paper , pass , permit , receipt , record , sheepskin * , shingle , testament , testification , testimonial , testimony , ticket , voucher , warrant , warranty , bond , check , declaration , document , statement , verify