See it in a sentence
“The student received a certificate after completing the program.”
Learn it well
Teacher tip
Certificate is usually shorter or lower-level than a degree.
Common mistake
Don’t confuse certificate with certification.
Learn this word
certificate
TBC
CEFR B1IELTS 5.5+nounDifficulty 2/5
Definition
An official document showing that a qualification or course has been completed.
In simple English
An official proof document.