adj
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chartered
Chartered (adj) means Established or authorised by an official charter. Example: “The organisation became a chartered charity in 1990.”
adj
1
Established or authorised by an official charter.
"The organisation became a chartered charity in 1990."
2
(British) Holding official professional qualifications recognised by a governing body.
"She works as a chartered accountant in London."
How to use chartered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOfficially recognised, either as an organisation or as a qualified professional.
Common pairings
chartered accountant
chartered surveyor
chartered engineer
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- more chartered
- Superlative
- most chartered
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What does “chartered” mean?
The word “chartered” means established or authorised by an official charter. In plain terms, officially recognised, either as an organisation or as a qualified professional.
How do you use “chartered” in a sentence?
Here is “chartered” used in a sentence: “The organisation became a chartered charity in 1990.”
What part of speech is “chartered”?
“Chartered” is an adjective.
Is “chartered” a common word?
“Chartered” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “chartered” have?
“Chartered” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: established or authorised by an official charter.
What is the difference between chartered and licensed?
Chartered refers to a status established or authorised by an official charter, often carrying a sense of formal, historic recognition, while licensed simply means holding permission or a license to perform certain activities. In British usage, chartered professional titles, such as chartered accountant, indicate qualifications recognised by a governing body.
What does chartered mean when applied to a professional, like a chartered accountant?
When applied to a professional, chartered means the person holds official qualifications recognised by a governing body, typically in British usage. This distinguishes them from someone who is simply qualified without that formal, body-recognised status.
Can chartered apply to organisations as well as people?
Yes, chartered can describe organisations, such as a chartered bank or chartered city, meaning they were established or authorised under an official charter. This use predates and parallels its application to individual professionals.
