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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

When a manufacturer applies to certify a charging cable, it must submit 50 samples for evaluation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 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

August 3: The FAA certifies the 737 MAX 7, Boeing's first new aircraft since the 2018 and 2019 crashes.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 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

Rolex then certifies the watches as genuine, and issues a two-year warranty.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 26, 2025

Each year, the US government formally certifies whether several countries are fully co-operating with US-led counternarcotic efforts, and those which are found to be wanting risk having their US funding cut.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2025

In view of these things, how vain is a college degree that certifies, as the diplomas of Saint Andrews still certify, that the holder is not one of the "ignorant-vulgar"!

From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 7 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Orators by Hubbard, Elbert

Royal Museums Greenwich recommends buying or borrowing a pair of ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

“The cause and manner of death were certified Aug. 7.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

“The practical side of finance is the easier part,” says Lissa Lumutenga, a Los Angeles-based certified financial planner and financial educator.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Jon Ulin, a certified financial planner and managing principal of Ulin & Co.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

He used to kick it with Shannon Reeves, a certified winner.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds

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

A government ethics official signed off on the disclosure, certifying that Warsh will be in compliance with ethics rules after he makes those divestments.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 14, 2026

Vertical Aerospace is still certifying aircraft for commercial service and isn’t as well-known as some of the other players trying to create a “low altitude economy,” including Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, and Beta Technologies.

From Barron's Mar. 26, 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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