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 Word Forms

• nonaccredited adjective
• unaccredited adjective
• well-accredited adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of accredited¹

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

Example Sentences

Mr Curnow said Wild Child had ceased working with PCR laboratories and had submitted its formulas for testing with other accredited, independent laboratories.

From BBC

For a university to be accredited and receive federal funding, the accreditation criteria state that a school must successfully instruct 70% of its students to land and hold jobs for which they are trained.

From Los Angeles Times

Representing Mr Legakis, defence barrister James Hartson said his client was an "accredited, respected freelance photojournalist" and had lost work following the conviction.

From BBC

A Scottish government spokesperson said OLRs were only used following a risk assessment carried out by accredited experts.

From BBC

The group had tested 20 sunscreens in an independent accredited Australian lab, finding 16 did not meet the SPF, or skin protection factor, rating listed on the packet.

From BBC

Related Words

• authorized 
• certified