a stamp, seal, or signature of the issuing judge or clerk of court noting that the copy is an authentic duplicate of the original order of the court.

A diamond which has been laboratory graded, and certified as to quality. We offer certified diamonds for sale.

To be authenticated and graded by any of the independent, third-party grading services.

Of educational and other documents, officially stamped and signed by an authorised officer to prove that a document is genuine and accurate.

Organic Grown and processed using sustainable agricultural techniques without synthetic fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides and certified as such by a third party agency.

A health-care facility is certified when it passes a survey conducted by a state governmental agency. Medicare only covers care in facilities that are certified or accredited. Compare with Accredited.

This means a hospital has passed a survey done by a state government agency. Being certified is not the same as being accredited.

A long-term care facility, home health agency, or hospice agency that meets the requirements imposed by Medicare and Medicaid is said to be certified. Being certified is not the same as being accredited. Medicare, Medicaid and some long-term care insurance policies only cover care in a certified facility or provided by a certified agency.