̘. ̈n.səˈtɪfɪkɪt n. & v. --n. a
formal document attesting a
fact,
esp.
birth,
marriage, or
death, a
medical condition, a
level of
achievement, a fulfilment of requirements, ownership of shares, etc. --v.tr. (esp. as certificated adj.)
provide with or
license or
attest by a certificate. øCertificate of
Secondary Education hist. 1 an
examination set
for secondary-school pupils in England
and Wales. 2
the certificate gained by
passing it. °Replaced in 1988 by the
General Certificate of Secondary Education. øøcertification n. [F certificat or med.L certificatum f. certificare: see CERTIFY]