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.