Cert

/sɜːrt/
noun

Something that is very likely to happen.

The team's victory is a cert.
Visual representation of "cert" - Something that is very likely to happen

Often appears as...

  • a racing cert
  • a dead cert

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

abbreviation

Short for 'certificate'.

You need to submit your birth cert.
Visual representation of "cert" - Short for 'certificate'

Often appears as...

  • birth cert
  • marriage cert
noun

Something that is very likely to happen.

The team's victory is a cert.
Visual representation of "cert" - Something that is very likely to happen

Often appears as...

  • a racing cert
  • a dead cert

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

abbreviation

Short for 'certificate'.

You need to submit your birth cert.
Visual representation of "cert" - Short for 'certificate'

Often appears as...

  • birth cert
  • marriage cert
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Visual representation of "cert"
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Colloquial Usage

Used informally, mostly in conversations or casual writing.

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Their wedding next year? It's a cert.
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High Probability

Suggests a very high chance of something occurring, almost guaranteed.

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If he runs, he's a cert for class president.
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Often Sports-Related

Frequently used in the context of sports betting or predictions.

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With her record, she's a cert for the gold medal.
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Colloquial Usage

Used informally, mostly in conversations or casual writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
Their wedding next year? It's a cert.
LampPro Tip 2/3

High Probability

Suggests a very high chance of something occurring, almost guaranteed.

Illustration for High Probability
If he runs, he's a cert for class president.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Often Sports-Related

Frequently used in the context of sports betting or predictions.

Illustration for Often Sports-Related
With her record, she's a cert for the gold medal.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Usage

Used informally, mostly in conversations or casual writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
Their wedding next year? It's a cert.
LampPro Tip 2/3

High Probability

Suggests a very high chance of something occurring, almost guaranteed.

Illustration for High Probability
If he runs, he's a cert for class president.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Often Sports-Related

Frequently used in the context of sports betting or predictions.

Illustration for Often Sports-Related
With her record, she's a cert for the gold medal.
Visual representation of the word "Cert"

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Video examples

Gang Leaders PIPE Hard Time

but are rarely seen that's where the men in black the cert team takes over let me talk to him see what we're going what I know you'll sir

Video examples

Gang Leaders PIPE Hard Time

but are rarely seen that's where the men in black the cert team takes over let me talk to him see what we're going what I know you'll sir

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Quote examples

Mitch McConnell

American Politician

Diplomacy is important, extremely important, and I don't think these reductions at the State Department are appropriate because many times diplomacy is a lot more effective - and cert cheaper - than military engagement.
Portrait of Mitch McConnell

Quote examples

Mitch McConnell

American Politician

Diplomacy is important, extremely important, and I don't think these reductions at the State Department are appropriate because many times diplomacy is a lot more effective - and cert cheaper - than military engagement.
Portrait of Mitch McConnell
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