cer·ti·fi·ca·tion 
/ˌsɚtəfəˈkeɪʃən/ noun
plural cer·ti·fi·ca·tions /ˌsɚtəfəˈkeɪʃən/ noun 1 [noncount] : the act of making something official : the act of certifying something
▪ the certification of the vote ▪ She had to wait until her certification as a nurse before she could start her new job. 2 : official approval to do something professionally or legally [count] ▪ The certifications of nine teachers were revoked. [noncount] ▪ instructor certification ▪ The school offers scuba diving certification.
▪ the certification of the vote ▪ She had to wait until her certification as a nurse before she could start her new job.
