certificate

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Education

n. a document you receive for completing a course of study or passing an exam.

n. a document confirming that a person has successfully completed a specific course of study or passed a professional examination.

日本語:証書※

“She received a certificate in web design after finishing the six-month course.”

“Candidates who successfully complete the advanced module will be awarded a professional certificate recognised by the national board.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Computing Technical

n. a digital file that proves a website or computer is safe and who they say they are.

n. an electronic document used to prove the ownership of a public key, ensuring secure communication over a network.

日本語:証明書※

“The browser showed a warning because the website's security certificate had expired.”

“The administrator updated the SSL certificate on the server to maintain encrypted connections for all remote users.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun British English

n. an official age rating given to a movie.

n. an official classification assigned to a motion picture by a rating board, indicating its suitability for specific age groups.

“The new horror movie was given an 18 certificate because of the violence.”

“The cinema manager strictly enforced the age restrictions associated with the film's 15 certificate.”

C1 · Advanced Formal

v. to give someone an official certificate to show they have reached a certain standard.

v. to attest to or confirm a status or level of achievement by issuing a formal document.

“The agency will certificate all students who pass the final safety test.”

“The governing body intends to certificate the new laboratory once the final inspection of the ventilation system is complete.”