01 v. t. To give cetain information to; to assure; to make certain.
imp. & p. p.
Certified; p. pr. & vb. n.
Certifying
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To give cetain information to; to assure; to make certain.“We certify the king, that . . . thou shalt have no portion on this side the river.” — Ezra iv. 16.
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To give certain information of; to make certain, as a fact; to verify.“The industry of science at once certifies and greatly extends our knowledge of the vastness of the creation.” — I. Taylor.
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To testify to in writing; to make a declaration concerning, in writing, under hand, or hand and seal.“The judges shall certify their opinion to the chancellor, and upon such certificate the decree is usually founded.” — Blackstone.
Phrases & compounds
Certified check —
A bank check, the validity of which is certified by the bank on which it is drawn.