Certification
/ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/noun
The process of officially recognizing someone or something as possessing certain qualifications.
Did you know?The root of 'certification' comes from Latin where it meant 'to make certain', linking it to the ancient practice of revealing hidden truths.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
certificare
“To make certain or confirm.”
Old French
Old French
certificacioun
“The act of confirming or proving something as true.”
Middle English
Middle English
certificacioun
“Official confirmation or verification.”
Modern English
English
certification
“Formal acknowledgment of qualifications or status.”