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.
Other Word Forms
- nonaccredited adjective
- unaccredited adjective
- well-accredited adjective
Etymology
Origin of accredited
Example Sentences
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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
Beth, Laura and the children have now done further, accredited DNA tests which can be used in British courts.
From BBC
The commission has recently updated its code of practice and guidance for electoral observers, which he said would "help accredited observers understand the standards expected of them and how to raise concerns appropriately".
From BBC
I would place academies within six regions in England and Wales, each run by a director and partner them with accredited schools and colleges.
From BBC
An independent panel of accredited arbitrators will then review the case.
From BBC
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