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certify

[sur-tuh-fahy] / ˈsɜr təˌfaɪ /


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But as of early Tuesday, people familiar with the matter said that Vance’s office had yet to receive a document to certify.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

March 8: US regulators with the Federal Aviation Administration certify the 737 MAX 8, which takes its first commercial flight weeks later.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

People can now certify their expertise with particular AI platforms and strategies through paid and free certification programs.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

Drivers in Massachusetts for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft have become the first in the nation to certify a union.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

“They will certify the results of this test before we make them public,” said Dr. Garcia.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

Most other closed-loop systems ran at about 32C in 2024, according to the Uptime Institute, which certifies data centers.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

GKN Aerospace’s Garden Grove facility, which sits on 15.5 acres on Western Avenue, designs, analyzes, tests and certifies military canopies, cockpit windows and passenger widows, according to its website.

From Los Angeles Times May 23, 2026

The Justice Department certifies that the payments are in the government’s interest; the Treasury Department must sign off, too.

From The Wall Street Journal May 19, 2026

Raffensperger, whose office oversees Georgia's elections and certifies results, confirmed that Biden won the state even after multiple reviews.

From BBC Dec. 12, 2025

He said, "This permit certifies that you are eligible to move from Perimeter E to Housing Perimeter D. It also certifies that your husband has no record as a troublemaker."

From Blind Spot by Bascom Jones

Consider working with a trustworthy certified public accountant or a reputable financial planner.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

Homendy said the flight’s captain, 55 years old, was certified to fly the jet in May and had about 7,100 flying hours as of March.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

Bombardier models remain US certified and the company is currently exempt from US tariffs.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

The union could be certified in less than 30 days as long as no other qualifying organization emerges.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

He was a farrier, a certified maker of horseshoes, and his trailer carried all the tools of his trade, including nearly one thousand pounds of horseshoes, a gas forge, and a 150-pound anvil.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

EAC also oversees the federal testing and certification program for voting systems, accrediting labs and certifying whether machines meet federal standards known as the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines.

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

The certifying official notes that the filer “will be in compliance” only “once the filer divests these assets.”

From MarketWatch May 7, 2026

Mr. Bessent’s prescription is a mix of targeted regulation—controlling advanced chip exports, certifying systems in a manner akin to aircraft safety—and a lighter touch that avoids stifling innovation.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

With Metro certifying the revised environmental impact report, various state agencies and the Los Angeles City Council will consider whether to approve the gondola project.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 4, 2025

The monks who ran the school were very particular about tests and qualifications, and it was time to try the certifying exam again.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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