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uncertified
[/ˌʌnsərˈtɪfaɪd/]
adjective
não certificado
1.
not having official certification or credentials; lacking formal verification or approval
The uncertified teacher was not allowed to work in public schools.
O professor não certificado não foi autorizado a trabalhar em escolas públicas.
2.
not verified or confirmed as authentic or genuine
The uncertified documents were rejected by the authorities.
Os documentos não certificados foram rejeitados pelas autoridades.
3.
operating without proper licensing or official authorization
The uncertified mechanic was fined for working illegally.
O mecânico não certificado foi multado por trabalhar ilegalmente.
Synonyms
unqualified
unlicensed
unapproved
unverified
unauthorized
unaccredited
Antonyms
certified
licensed
qualified
accredited
verified
authorized
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
não certificado
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
sem certificação
informal alternative
São Paulo
não certificado
formal and technical contexts
Portugal
não certificado
standard usage in Portuguese Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
fly by night operation
under the table
back alley
without proper credentials
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