certification
Translation
certification, accreditation, endorsement
Examples
This product has safety certification.
This product has safety certification.
She is studying for her teaching certification.
She is studying for her teaching certification.
Grammar Patterns
((certification for sth.)) official approval for (sth.) She needs certification for the job.
((to get/obtain certification)) to receive official approval You must pass a test to get certification.
Similar Words
Synonyms: accreditation, validation, authorization
Etymology
From the verb 'certify' + '-ation', a noun suffix for an action or process.
Memory Tips
'Certification' is the *action* or *process* of getting a 'certificate'. The '-ation' ending often signifies a process.