Certificate (Noun)
Meaning 1
A document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The birth certificate confirmed that Emma was indeed a citizen of the country.
- She proudly displayed her certificate of completion in her office for all to see.
- He requested a certificate of authenticity to verify the ancient artifact was genuine.
- After passing the final exam, she received her certificate of graduation in the mail.
- The marriage certificate was required to prove his lawful union to his spouse.
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Meaning 2
A formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends; "he held several valuable securities".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- She had to show her birth certificate to prove her age for the investment account.
- He received a certificate of deposit from the bank with a fixed interest rate.
- The company issues certificates of stock to its shareholders every quarter.
- A certificate of insurance is required to verify the coverage of the investment property.
- The investor's bond certificate showed a high yield and low risk.
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- OTC Security
- Tax-exempt Security
- Letter Security
- Stock Certificate
- Unlisted Security
- Scrip
- Listed Security
- Mortgage-backed Security
- Bond
- Partnership Certificate
- Convertible
- Government Security
- Proprietorship Certificate
- Zero-coupon Security
- Registered Security