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Updated June 2026
An official document attesting to a particular fact, status, or qualification, or confirming that certain requirements have been met. Represents formal written verification or accreditation.
“Upon completing the course, participants receive a certificate of achievement.”
/sə'tɪfɪkɪt/
cer·tif·i·cate
Contains the CERT- prefix; features the -ATE ending pattern
Worth 15 points; solid word with good letter distribution
Shorter words formed from the letters in “certificate”.
12-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “certificate”.
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