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certify

[sur-tuh-fahy] / ˈsɜr təˌfaɪ /


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If it doesn’t get an exemption, the company has to certify that its vehicles still meet all of the federal vehicle safety standards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

According to the law governing living wills in India, two medical boards must certify that a patient meets the necessary criteria before their life support can be withdrawn.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

The designation will require defense vendors and contractors to certify that they don't use Anthropic's models in their work with the Pentagon.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

“Analysts are required, under Regulation AC, to certify on each research note that the views and opinions expressed in the report are their own.”

From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025

“Well, then, it’s up to me to certify you, isn’t it?”

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman