accredited

[ uh-kred-i-tid ]

adjective

1. officially recognized as meeting the essential requirements, as of academic excellence:

   accredited schools.

2. provided with official credentials, as by a government:

   an accredited diplomatic representative.

3. accepted as authoritative:

   an accredited theory.

Other Words From

• nonac·credit·ed adjective
• unac·credit·ed adjective
• well-ac·credit·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of accredited¹

First recorded in 1625–35; accredit + -ed ²

Example Sentences

It isn’t a skepticism that encourages consulting accredited experts or peer-reviewed research, tracking down solid sources or anything beyond cursory searches.

From Salon

The panel heard that Cannan still insisted that he was innocent and had not engaged in any accredited programmes to address the risk of reoffending while in jail.

From BBC

Ashton Collins from Save Face, a voluntary register of accredited aesthetic practitioners, has been supporting some of the women who have complained of complications and injury after fat reduction treatment at Luxury Medical Aesthetics.

From BBC

Quite apart from the fact that the academy is an accredited academic institution that theoretically should uphold freedom of thought, the U.S.

From Salon

In California, all dogs brought into the state for resale require a certificate issued by a federally accredited veterinarian listing the animal’s origin, destination and verification they are healthy to travel.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• authorized
• certified