certification
UK: ˌsɜː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən | US: ˌsɜːr.t̬ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən
n. the act of certifying or the state of being certified
n. a document attesting to a fact, qualification, or standard
n. the process of officially recognizing someone as meeting certain requirements
The word "certification" traces back to Latin certus (meaning "sure" or "certain") combined with the verb-forming suffix -ify (from Latin -ficare, meaning "to make"). The noun suffix -cation (from Latin -catio) turns the verb "certify" into a noun denoting the process or result. The morpheme cert appears in related words like "certain" and "certify," while -ify is common in verbs like "clarify" and "simplify." The suffix -cation is less frequent but aligns with similar endings like "verification."
She received her teaching certification after completing the required coursework.
The product bears an official certification of quality from the industry board.
Certification in first aid is mandatory for all camp counselors.
The company is undergoing certification to meet international safety standards.
His certification as a professional engineer took three years of exams and experience.