[] the process of checking whether sb/sth has reached a particular standard and giving them an official document to show this; the qualification that is given 认证;证明;鉴定;证书◆We are authorized to carry out certification of fire safety equipment. 我们获授权进行防火安全设备的认证。◆The software is tested thoroughly before certification is awarded. 在获得认证之前,软件经过彻底的测试。⨁to award / grant certification 授予证书⨁to achieve / attain / gain certification 达到/获得/取得认证⨁a certification authority / body 认证当局/机构⨁certification procedures 认证程序⨁a certification programme / scheme 认证计划/方案