certs
Proof of qualification
Certs is informal for certificates—official documents confirming qualifications, ownership, or authenticity.
In tech contexts, certs usually means security certificates, the digital credentials that verify identity and enable encrypted connections: The site went down because someone forgot to renew the certs.
Also short for certifications: She's studying for her IT certs.
Academic completion document
- degreeUnit of measurement
- licenseFormal grant of permission
- qualificationRequired skill or condition
- credentialProof of qualification
endorsement · permit · clearance · validation · attestation · documentation · verification · proof
Aromatic mint hybrid
- spearmintMild-flavored mint species
- wintergreenAromatic evergreen herb
- breathAir taken in
- freshenTo restore liveliness
menthol · lozenge · candy · sugarfree · mint · refreshing · pocket · roll
Founding organizational document
- commissionPayment for services rendered
- appointmentScheduled time for something
- authorizationFormal permission granted
- franchiseLicensed business operation
patent · mandate · ratification · confirmation · sanction · approval · consent · empowerment
Accepted levels of quality
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- auditFormal accounts examination
- evaluationDetermining worth or quality
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
institutional · quality · accreditor · regulatory · oversight · benchmarking · accredited · accrediting
End of validity
- updateNew version or information
- revalidationConfirming continued validity
- expiryEnd of validity
- revocationOfficial cancellation of privilege
reissue · extension · maintenance · lifecycle · renew · reinstatement · lapsed · valid
Recognition for achievement
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- awardHonor given for merit
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- medalMetal honor token
trophy · achievement · laureate · nomination · prestige · acclaim · tribute · excellence
diploma
Academic completion document
- degreeUnit of measurement
- licenseFormal grant of permission
- qualificationRequired skill or condition
credential · endorsement · permit · clearance · validation · attestation · documentation · verification · proof · badge
peppermint
Aromatic mint hybrid
- spearmintMild-flavored mint species
- wintergreenAromatic evergreen herb
- breathAir taken in
freshen · menthol · lozenge · candy · sugarfree · mint · refreshing · pocket · roll · tin
charter
Founding organizational document
- commissionPayment for services rendered
- appointmentScheduled time for something
- authorizationFormal permission granted
franchise · patent · mandate · ratification · confirmation · sanction · approval · consent · empowerment · delegation
standards
Accepted levels of quality
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- auditFormal accounts examination
- evaluationDetermining worth or quality
assessment · institutional · quality · accreditor · regulatory · oversight · benchmarking · accredited · accrediting · professionalism
expiration
End of validity
- updateNew version or information
- revalidationConfirming continued validity
- expiryEnd of validity
revocation · reissue · extension · maintenance · lifecycle · renew · reinstatement · lapsed · valid · current
honors
Recognition for achievement
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- awardHonor given for merit
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
medal · trophy · achievement · laureate · nomination · prestige · acclaim · tribute · excellence · merit
certsPhDs
Highest academic credentials
doctorates · unqualified · uncertified · degrees · diplomas
- birth certificateOfficial record of arrival
- for certainBeyond all doubt
- gift certificatePrepaid retail redemption slip
- death certificateOfficial record of passing
- make certainGuarantee an outcome
- marriage certificateLegal proof of wedlock
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