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certify

[sur-tuh-fahy] / ˈsɜr təˌfaɪ /


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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

The California secretary of state still needs to certify the results.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 14, 2026

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

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

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

The form will be given to you two days prior to the day your county certifies the election, so be sure to fill it out and return it to your county elections office right away.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 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

An office that certifies schools whose students are eligible for financial aid?

From Slate Jul. 15, 2025

Every period certifies and swears that Job Davis did not write that will.

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Legal by Robert Green Ingersoll

“It’s great to start early,” said Matt Coursen, a certified financial planner and relationship manager at Plante Moran, a wealth-management firm based in Detroit.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

Part of their court application includes getting a class action certified - if approved this would mean that for the first time dozens of victims and relatives of those killed could collectively sue the state.

From BBC Sep. 3, 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

And credibility is what keeps long-term interest rates anchored, said Jeff Judge, a certified financial planner in Forest Hill, Md.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

“Didn’t you see the news yesterday? Some eggheads at Warwick College certified him as a genius with an IQ that’s off the charts!”

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

Along with more money for counties and expanded voter education efforts, Romero suggested steps to shorten the California timeline for certifying results.

From Salon Jun. 9, 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

And Heico, which makes aftermarket parts, can use AI to reverse-engineer original parts and speed up the process of certifying them as equivalent to those from the original manufacturer.

From Barron's Feb. 23, 2026

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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