Certified (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements; "a certified public accountant".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- A certified nurse practitioner is trained to provide medical care to patients in a variety of settings.
- The company hired a certified financial analyst to manage their investments.
- To become a certified teacher, one must first earn a bachelor's degree in education.
- He is a certified master chef and has worked in some of the world's top restaurants.
- The product has been certified by the relevant authorities as meeting all safety standards.
Antonyms
Meaning 2
Fit to be certified as insane (and treated accordingly).
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The patient's erratic behavior and delusional thinking made her certified to be locked away in a psychiatric ward.
- After years of exhibiting bizarre behavior, the eccentric millionaire was finally certified and lost control of his vast fortune.
- The judge ruled that the defendant was certified and therefore not responsible for his actions on the night of the crime.
- The doctor's evaluation concluded that the young woman was certified and in need of immediate hospitalization and treatment.
- The court's decision to certify the man as insane meant that he would spend the rest of his days in a mental institution.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
Holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified function or practice a specified skill; "a registered pharmacist"; "a registered hospital".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She's a certified accountant with over 10 years of experience in the field.
- He's a certified pilot and has logged thousands of hours of flight time.
- The clinic is staffed by certified nurses and medical professionals.
- To work as a teacher in this state, you need to be certified by the education department.
- The company only hires certified cybersecurity experts to protect their network.