What is another word for certificatory?
Pronunciation: [sˈɜːtɪfˌɪkətəɹˌi] (IPA) 
Certificatory is an adjective used to describe something that certifies or provides proof. Synonyms for certificatory include attestative, corroborative, confirmatory, validating, verifying, and substantiating. These words all suggest an objective way of validating truth or accuracy. Attestative implies a legally or officially recognized certification, while corroborative and confirmatory both suggest additional evidence to support an existing claim. Validating and verifying both offer a sense of establishing the accuracy of something, while substantiating suggests providing proof for a claim that lacked evidence. Each of these synonyms shares the same purpose of providing proof or certification for something, but with slight nuances to distinguish them from one another.
