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.
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Etymology
Origin of accredited
Explanation
When you're accredited in your profession, you've shown that you meet certain standards. Schools and colleges are accredited by various educational organizations, dentists are accredited by the American Dental Association, and other professionals are accredited by their own organizations. The key to accredited is the word in the middle: credit. If you give someone credit, you praise them and recognize something they've done. Accredited is similar: If you’re a school or a doctor or another kind of professional, being accredited means you've been tested and evaluated by an outside person or committee and these specialists agree that you meet the standards of that profession. When people hire you, they can be assured that you know what you’re doing.
Vocabulary lists containing accredited
Believe It or Not: Cred
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cred
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Latin Love, Vol I: Credere: to believe (cred)
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Example Sentences
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“The quality of Cliffwater’s portfolio isn’t the question,” said Leyla Kunimoto, founder of Accredited Investor Insights, a newsletter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Accredited Games personnel from every country must be allowed entry into the United States, and any sign of travel limitations on Games participants could be in violation of the HCC, prompting potential termination.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2025
Accredited in Brussels as a parliamentary aide, she was recorded as attending the assembly building for only 12 hours between August 2014 and October 2015.
From BBC • Oct. 14, 2024
The personal finance writer Nicole Lapin, who holds an Accredited Investment Fiduciary certification from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or Finra, advises couples to be cautious about the lure of installment plans.
From New York Times • Sep. 22, 2022
Accredited delegates from other Societies and Associations shall be allowed to participate in the scientific deliberations of this Society.
From The Act Of Incorporation And The By-Laws Of The Massachusetts Homeopathic Medical Society by Massachusetts Homoeopathic Medical Society
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