n.
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səˈtɪfɪkət/
- an official document attesting or recording a particular fact or event, a level of achievement, the fulfilment of a legal requirement, etc.
- an official classification awarded to a cinema film by a board of censors, indicating its suitability for a particular age group.
v.
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səˈtɪfɪkeɪt/
provide with or attest in an official document.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: from Fr. certificat or med. L. certificat-, certificare (see certify).