certification Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on
   enfranchisement.
   
2. noun confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence
   documentation; corroboration.
   
3. noun a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
   credential; credentials; certificate.
   
4. noun validating the authenticity of something or someone
   authentication.
   

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