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

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

Private equity, venture capital, private credit, private infrastructure and real-assets funds are being packaged into investment products marketed to accredited individuals, financial advisers and retail investors.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 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

Related Words

• authorized
• certified