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Recertify

/ˌriːˈsɜːr.tɪ.faɪ/
verbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    To certify again or to renew a certification.

    "The technician must recertify every two years to maintain their credentials."
  2. 2

    To undergo a process of re-evaluation or reassessment for certification.

    "After completing the additional training, she was able to recertify her qualifications."

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The term 'recertify' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', combined with 'certify', which comes from the Latin 'certificare', meaning 'to make certain'. The word evolved in the 20th century as certification processes became more formalized in various professional fields.

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