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certifications

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌsɝtəfəˈkeɪʃənz// UK //sˌɜːtɪfɪkˈeɪʃənz// cer·ti·fi·ca·tions

n. official documents or badges that prove you have a specific skill or have reached a certain level of training. You often get these after passing an exam or finishing a course.

n. official documents attesting to a status, qualification, or the fulfillment of specific requirements. Often refers to professional credentials issued by a third-party body.


SIMPLE

She listed all her professional certifications on her resume.

CONTEXTUAL

The IT department requires all new technicians to hold current security certifications before they can access the main servers.

COMPLEX

While a university degree provides a broad theoretical foundation, specific industry certifications often carry more weight during the technical screening phase of the hiring process.

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Commonly used in the plural when referring to a collection of professional credentials.

Pitfall

I have many certificationI have many certificationsWhen referring to multiple distinct qualifications, the plural form must be used.

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