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accredited

/əˈkrɛd.ɪ.tɪd/
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• adjective

1

Officially recognized, authorized, or certified by a governing body as meeting established standards of quality or professional competence.

Example

"Graduating from an accredited university is a mandatory requirement for sitting the state licensing exam."

2

Sent to a foreign country or international organization with official credentials to act as a diplomatic representative or correspondent.

Example

"Only accredited journalists and diplomats were granted access to the high-level summit."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the past participle of the verb 'accredit', which entered English in the early 17th century from the French 'accréditer', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'credere', meaning 'to believe or trust'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Accredited. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/accredited
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