Certificate
11 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An official document attesting to a particular fact, status, or qualification, or confirming that certain requirements have been met. Represents formal written verification or accreditation.
“Upon completing the course, participants receive a certificate of achievement.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/sə'tɪfɪkɪt/
Syllables
cer·tif·i·cate
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Wordle
Contains the CERT- prefix; features the -ATE ending pattern
Scrabble
Worth 15 points; solid word with good letter distribution
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