Certify
/ˈsɜːr.tɪ.faɪ/noun
To confirm formally or officially; to attest to the truth of something.
Did you know?The word 'certify' is rooted in Latin, where it was used in the context of sacred rites, implying a connection to the divine authority of truth and validation.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
certificare
“to make certain, to assure, to guarantee.”
Old French
Old French
certifier
“to assure, to confirm.”
Middle English
Middle English
certifien
“to confirm or attest to truth.”
Modern English
Modern English
certify
“to formally attest to the truth of something through written evidence.”