Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- transitive verb To renew the certification of, especially certification given by a licensing board.
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- verb To
certify again.
Etymologies
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Examples
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An outdated refugee system, Lau and Dumesnil said, doesn't provide funds to "recertify" doctors and other professionals so they can work in the U.S.
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In the past few years, she said, people can recertify for food stamps over the phone.
Welfare Lines Overflow Michael Howard Saul 2012
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In December the union will face another reality check, as 51% of its members must vote to recertify it as their representative.
On, Wisconsin 2011
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Susana Martinez's administration Wednesday from requiring tens of thousands of immigrants to recertify their driver's licenses and verify whether they continue to live in the state.
New Mexico Judge Blocks State Plan To Verify Immigrant Licenses The Huffington Post News Editors 2011
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As his accreditation in Bolivia was not recognized here, he had to recertify his educational credentials.
Steve Mariotti: My Favorite Teachers, Part 1 Steve Mariotti 2011
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Another would require members to recertify, or approve, labor unions each year—a costly and time-consuming process—if fewer than half of the workers they represent have formally joined.
Unions Contend With Inhospitable States Mark A. Stein 2011
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The bill also requires annual elections to recertify the union, elections paid for by the union.
David Morris: When Unions are Strong, Americans Enjoy the Fruits of Their Labor David Morris 2011
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As his accreditation in Bolivia was not recognized here, he had to recertify his educational credentials.
Steve Mariotti: My Favorite Teachers, Part 1 Steve Mariotti 2011
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| Reply to wtf, here's a vision, recertify and upgrade the shuttle to continue as a heavy lift vehicle, it does not even have to be manned if everyone is so worried.
Shuttle Retirement Date Starts To Move To The Right - NASA Watch 2009
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As his accreditation in Bolivia was not recognized here, he had to recertify his educational credentials.
Steve Mariotti: My Favorite Teachers, Part 1 Steve Mariotti 2011
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