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
The funds are typically open to accredited investors—individuals with $1 million or more in investable assets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Brian Page is an accredited financial counselor, certified financial therapist candidate and founder of Modern Husbands.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026
Unfortunately, the school had no accredited sulking program and I dropped out, more despondent than ever.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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