accredited

American  

[uh-kred-i-tid] / əˈkrɛd ɪ tɪd /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• nonaccredited adjective
• unaccredited adjective
• well-accredited adjective

Etymology

Origin of accredited

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

Example Sentences

A spokesperson said the rail industry operated under regulated fares with a centrally-controlled fares database from which all accredited retailers sourced their ticket prices.

From BBC

The regulator said the channel's request to be accredited to the campaign was under consideration, but "held up" because legally-required documents had not been submitted.

From Barron's

Only the luckiest, or best connected, among the accredited investors are invited to participate directly in the funding rounds where companies offer private shares to raise money—like the one OpenAI did earlier this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

It will further increase investment opportunities for Main Street by letting anyone who passes a knowledge test become an accredited investor.

From The Wall Street Journal

Norman found himself wrestling with everyone from the Official World Golf Rankings, which still hasn’t accredited LIV events, to the heads of the major championships.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• authorized
• certified