certification

/ˌsɜː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: certifications

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The act of certifying.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The granting of a certificate.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “certification” mean?

The act of certifying.

Is “certification” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.