certify vs charter

certify is not a noun while charter is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
certify	No	No	Yes	No
charter	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, charter is a hyponym of certify; that is, charter is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than certify:

Other hyponyms of certify include franchise, accredit, recognise, recognize.

certify (noun)	charter (noun)
	a document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights; includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation
	a contract to hire or lease transportation

certify (verb)	charter (verb)
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes	engage for service under a term of contract
declare legally insane	grant a charter to
guarantee payment on; of checks	hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
guarantee as meeting a certain standard
authorize officially