accredited
Americanadjective
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officially recognized as meeting the essential requirements, as of academic excellence.
accredited schools.
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provided with official credentials, as by a government.
an accredited diplomatic representative.
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accepted as authoritative.
an accredited theory.
Other Word Forms
- nonaccredited adjective
- unaccredited adjective
- well-accredited adjective
Etymology
Origin of accredited
Example Sentences
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Without them, the zoo no longer met Assn. of Zoos and Aquariums standards requiring accredited zoos to have at least three Asian elephants.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
Eni said it had no direct contracts with accused companies and received shipments through an accredited supplier who "immediately suspended all operations with the companies involved in the investigation".
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
When it came to wind-tunnel testing, it couldn’t get its hands on Pirelli’s specialized Formula 1 tires, which are available only to accredited teams.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026
It is also the country's only accredited museum with more than 16,000 objects exploring the heritage of peace.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
Katie got news of her sister through the official accredited family reporter, the insurance agent.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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