admitted
Americanadjective
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allowed to enter; granted entrance or entry.
Whether you’re a newly admitted freshman or a current student, we wish you a positive, rewarding experience at Brooks College.
When the camera’s shutter is opened, the admitted light prints the image of the negative on the unexposed film.
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registered as an inpatient in a hospital.
Observation patients have higher out-of-pocket costs than admitted patients while in the hospital, including exorbitant charges for many drugs.
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acknowledged; confessed.
The previous manager was an admitted alcoholic and was let go.
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(of an argument, evidence, fact, etc.) allowed or accepted as valid and relevant.
Before deliberations begin, the attorneys should review the list of offered and admitted evidence and jointly agree on it.
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permitted to exercise a certain function or privilege.
She is an admitted lawyer and a Ph.D. candidate in law at the University of New South Wales.
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Origin of admitted
First recorded in 1535–45; admit ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ) for the adjective senses; admit ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. ) for the verb sense
Example Sentences
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The biggest companies not in the index stand the best chance of being admitted to the S&P 500.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The biggest companies not in the index stand the best chance of being admitted to the S&P 500.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
"Unfortunately, it does not appear possible to fully satisfy the demand for fuel at the current moment," the Kremlin-appointed regional head, Sergei Aksyonov, admitted on 5 June.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The club said the process will result in "positive improvements", but also admitted the need to re-lay the square.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
It allows for Maine to be admitted as the twenty-third state, a free state.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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