Certificate Definition

certificate
noun
  1. a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
  2. a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends; "he held several valuable securities"
verb
  1. present someone with a certificate
  2. authorize by certificate

"Certificate" in song lyrics

See how certificate is used in real songs:

  • "The rest of em died with the bravery certificate"
    Craig G — Take The Bait
  • "Is once they sign the contract the duplicate carbon copy was a creative death certificate"
    Dutchmassive f/ PackFM — Soul Searchin'
  • "Tony Reed-Van on my birth certificate"
    Fes Taylor f/ Lot-a-Nerv — Lunch Meat

Usage tips for "certificate"

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