- plural of certificate.
- present tense form of certificate (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Your sons could place the funds in high-yield savings accounts or certificates of deposit, which offer competitive yields of up to 4.20%.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026
Years ago, he opened six certificates of deposit, one for each of his children.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
The diner offers certificates of completion for those who finish the trek, and devised a burger named for the route.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
They keep records of investors, issue and cancel ownership certificates, facilitate dividend payments and mail annual reports to shareholders.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
The next day, he took me to town with him, took me to the old brick Court House, and let me watch while he had certificates of freedom drawn up for his children.
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
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