B2
certificate vs certification
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| certificatenoun/sərˈtɪf.ə.kət/ | Meaning an official paper that proves a fact about you, or that you have passed a course or exam | Goes with birth certificate | Example Bring your birth certificate when you apply for a passport. |
| certificationnoun/ˌsɜːr.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning official proof that someone or something meets a standard, or the process of giving that proof | Goes with professional certification | Example The farm is waiting for organic certification from the government. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Professional takes about six months.