cer·tif·i·cate 
/sɚˈtɪfɪkət/ noun
plural cer·tif·i·cates /sɚˈtɪfɪkət/ noun [count] 1 : a document that is official proof that something has happened — see also birth certificate, death certificate, marriage certificate 2 : a document that is official proof that you have finished school or a course of training
▪ She has a certificate in midwifery. ▪ He earned his teaching certificate last year. 3 : a document which shows that you own something
▪ a stock certificate — see also gift certificate
▪ She has a certificate in midwifery. ▪ He earned his teaching certificate last year.
▪ a stock certificate — see also gift certificate
