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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Certify \Cer"ti*fy\, verb (used with an object) [imp. & p. p. {Certified}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Certifying}.] [F. certifier, LL. certificare; L. certus certain + facere to make. See {Certain}, and cf. {Certificate}, verb (used with an object)]
1. To give cetain information to; to assure; to make certain.
We certify the king, that . . . thou shalt have no portion on this side the river. --Ezra iv. 16.
2. To give certain information of; to make certain, as a fact; to verify. --Hammond.
The industry of science at once certifies and greatly extends our knowledge of the vastness of the creation. --I. Taylor.
3. To testify to in writing; to make a declaration concerning, in writing, under hand, or hand and seal.
The judges shall certify their opinion to the chancellor, and upon such certificate the decree is usually founded. --Blackstone.
{Certified check}, A bank check, the validity of which is certified by the bank on which it is drawn.
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