Definitions of certified:

  • adjective:   holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified function or practice a specified skill
  • adjective:   having quality or payment or delivery guaranteed
    Example: "Certified milk"
  • adjective:   endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements
    Example: "A certified public accountant"
  • adjective:   fit to be certified as insane (and treated accordingly)