certificate
noun
An official document that states something is true, such as that you have completed a course or passed an exam.
Example sentences
- “She earned a certificate in graphic design from the community college.”
- “Every student who finishes the course receives a certificate.”
- “You need a teaching certificate to work in public schools.”
Stress the second syllable: cer-TIF-i-cate. Other common types: birth certificate, gift certificate.