1. having been awarded an official certificate or qualification
Usage: formal

Examples

• Only certificated teachers are allowed to work in public schools.
• The certificated pilot had over 1,000 hours of flight experience.
• She became a certificated public accountant after passing the exam.
• The hospital requires all certificated nurses to complete continuing education.
• He was a certificated electrician with proper licensing.
• The certificated mechanic inspected the aircraft before takeoff.