recertify

cer·ti·fy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sur-tuh-fahy]
- /ˈsɜr təˌfaɪ/
- /rɪˈsɜːtɪfaɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sur-tuh-fahy]
- /ˈsɜr təˌfaɪ/

Definitions of recertify word

verb with object recertify to attest as certain; give reliable information of; confirm: He certified the truth of his claim. 1
verb with object recertify to testify to or vouch for in writing: The medical examiner will certify his findings to the court. 1
verb with object recertify to guarantee; endorse reliably: to certify a document with an official seal. 1
verb with object recertify to guarantee (a check) by writing on its face that the account against which it is drawn has sufficient funds to pay it. 1
verb with object recertify to award a certificate to (a person) attesting to the completion of a course of study or the passing of a qualifying examination. 1
verb with object recertify to declare legally insane and committable to a mental institution. 1

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Origin of recertify

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English certifien < Middle French certifier < Late Latin certificāre, equivalent to Latin certi- (combining form of certus decided; see certain) + -ficāre -fy

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Parts of speech for Recertify

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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recertify popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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