Third person singular present tense of 'certify'; officially confirms or verifies that something is genuine, accurate, or meets required standards.
From Latin 'certificare' (to make certain), composed of 'certus' (certain) and 'facere' (to make), literally meaning 'to make certain.'
When a doctor 'certifies' a death or an accountant 'certifies' financial statements, they're putting their professional reputation on the line—certification isn't just paperwork, it's a legal declaration they're personally responsible for.
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