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certain adj 1 proved or known beyond doubt • It is certain that the defendant knew Mr Wilson. 2 (sometimes certain about or of something) having no doubt about it; absolutely sure. 3 used with reference to the future: definitely going to happen, etc; able to rely on or be relied on. 4 particular and, though known, not named or specified • a certain friend of yours. 5 used before a person's name to indicate either their obscurity or one's own unfamiliarity with them • a certain Mrs Smith. 6 said of a quality: undeniably present without being clearly definable • The beard gave his face a certain authority. 7 some, though not much • That's true to a certain extent. pronoun some • Certain of the team are not pulling their weight. for certain definitely; without doubt. make certain of something to take action so as to ensure it or be sure about it.
ETYMOLOGY: 13c: French, from Latin certus sure.