adj
Uncommon
accredited
uh-KREHD-iht-uhd
Accredited (adj) means Officially recognised as meeting a required standard. Example: “The college is accredited by the national education board.”
adj
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Officially recognised as meeting a required standard.
"The college is accredited by the national education board."
"Only accredited journalists were allowed into the press conference."
"You should hire an accredited electrician for any work on the wiring."
How to use accredited
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOfficially approved or certified as meeting a set standard.
Common pairings
accredited university
fully accredited
accredited by
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more accredited
- Superlative
- most accredited
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Etymology
Several explanations are given: by surface analysis, accredit + -ed; alternatively, from French accréditer; see also credit.
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What does “accredited” mean?
The word “accredited” means officially recognised as meeting a required standard. In plain terms, officially approved or certified as meeting a set standard.
How do you pronounce “accredited”?
“Accredited” is pronounced uh-KREHD-iht-uhd (/əˈkɹɛd.ɪt.əd/ in IPA).
How do you use “accredited” in a sentence?
Here is “accredited” used in a sentence: “The college is accredited by the national education board.”
What part of speech is “accredited”?
“Accredited” is an adjective.
Is “accredited” a common word?
“Accredited” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between accredited and certified?
Accredited usually describes an institution or programme that has been officially recognised as meeting a required standard, often by an external accrediting body. Certified more commonly applies to an individual who has completed a specific qualification or training course.
Why does it matter if a school or course is accredited?
Accreditation confirms that an institution or programme has been checked against recognised quality standards, which affects whether qualifications are accepted by employers or other institutions. Attending an unaccredited school or course can mean the qualification carries less weight.
Can a person be described as accredited, or only organisations?
Both can be described as accredited: an organisation can be accredited to a standard, and a person can be accredited to practise in a profession or to attend an event, such as an accredited journalist. In each case it means official recognition has been granted.
