admitted

American

[ad-mit-id] / ædˈmɪt ɪd /

adjective

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.
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.
acknowledged; confessed.

The previous manager was an admitted alcoholic and was let go.
(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.
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.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of admit.

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Etymology

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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It came after a 2022 study which showed that about a third of pupils in Scottish classrooms admitted they had been distracted by the devices.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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

Before the game, Roberts admitted that she would consider benching some players if things didn’t improve.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026