cer·ti·fy 
/ˈsɚtəˌfaɪ/ verb
cer·ti·fies; cer·ti·fied; cer·ti·fy·ing /ˈsɚtəˌfaɪ/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to say officially that something is true, correct, or genuine
▪ A judge must certify the contract. ▪ The document has been certified by the court. 2 : to say officially that something or someone has met certain standards or requirements
▪ The car dealer certifies each car before it is sold. ▪ Has your doctor been certified? 3 chiefly Brit : to say officially that someone is insane and in need of treatment — often used as (be) certified ▪ They were both certified and spent the next year in hospital.
▪ A judge must certify the contract. ▪ The document has been certified by the court.
▪ The car dealer certifies each car before it is sold. ▪ Has your doctor been certified?
