certified adjective.
['sǝ:tɪfʌɪd] E17.[from CERTIFY + -ED1.]That has been certified; having a certificate, attested by certificate;
arch. certain.
certified accountant,
certified public accountant US: holding a certificate of professional competence.
certified cheque: whose value is guaranteed by a bank.
certified mail US: whose delivery is recorded.
certified milk: guaranteed free from tuberculosis bacillus.
certified public accountant: see
certified accountant above.
certified transfer Stock Exchange: for which the shares are guaranteed to be available.
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