Which should you use, certificate or certification? The noun certificate may mean an official document that states that the information on it is true or the qualification that you receive when you are successful in an exam. The verb certify means to attest or confirm in a formal statement. The noun certification means the act of certifying or state of being certified.
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Virtually all stockyards issue a health certification for each animal that is sold.
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Virtually all stockyards issue a health certificate for each animal that is sold.
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They should be asked to provide a complete history of their teaching qualifications and full proof of their certificates.
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They should be asked to provide a complete history of their teaching qualifications and full proof of their certification.
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