Certify - Definition
certify
v 1: provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's
behavior, attitude, or external attributes; "His high fever
attested to his illness"; "The buildings in Rome manifest a
high level of architectural sophistication"; "This decision
demonstrates his sense of fairness" [syn: attest,
certify, manifest, demonstrate, evidence]
2: guarantee payment on; of checks
3: authorize officially; "I am licensed to practice law in this
state" [syn: license, licence, certify] [ant:
decertify, derecognise, derecognize]
4: guarantee as meeting a certain standard; "certified grade AAA
meat" [syn: certify, endorse, indorse]
5: declare legally insane