'Certificate' definitions:

Definition of 'certificate'

From: WordNet
noun
A document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts [syn: certificate, certification, credential, credentials]
noun
A formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends; "he held several valuable securities" [syn: security, certificate]
verb
Present someone with a certificate
verb
Authorize by certificate

Definition of 'Certificate'

From: GCIDE
  • Certificate \Cer*tif"i*cate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Certificated; p. pr. & vb. n. Certificating.] [See Certify.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. To verify or vouch for by certificate. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To furnish with a certificate; as, to certificate the captain of a vessel; a certificated teacher. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Certificate'

From: GCIDE
  • Certificate \Cer*tif"i*cate\, n. [F. certificat, fr. LL. certificatus made certain, p. p. of certificare. See tify.]
  • 1. A written testimony to the truth of any fact; as, certificate of good behavior. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A written declaration legally authenticated. [1913 Webster]
  • Trial by certificate, a trial which the testimony of the person certifying is the only proper criterion of the point in dispute; as, when the issue is whether a person was absent in the army, this is tried by the certificate of the proper officer in writing, under his seal. --Blackstone. [1913 Webster]