accredited

/əˈkɹɛd.ɪt.əd/

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Meaning · English

Given official approval after meeting certain standards, as an accredited university; or as disease free cattle.

Adjective

Examples

The answer should give us the— But hallo! here are the accredited representatives of the law.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “accredited” mean?

Given official approval after meeting certain standards, as an accredited university; or as disease free cattle.

Is “accredited” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.